Continuing to show World Cup worth, Filipinas draw with Chile

Hali Long believes the Philippine women’s football team took another important step in its preparation for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup following a satisfying performance that resulted in a 1-1 draw against Chile on Sunday (Manila time). “It’s really great momentum playing South American teams [because we get] to know different aspects of football … Read more

Hali Long’s goal not enough as Filipinas draw with Chile in friendly

Photo from Football Federation of Chile MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s football team came close to scoring a victory over Chile and settled for a 1-1 draw in a friendly match held Sunday (Manila time) in Vina del Mar. Hali Long’s first half goal looked like it would be enough for the Filipinas to prevail until … Read more

Chile friendlies heat up tryouts for ‘WC’ spots

Quinley Quezada (left), Katrina Gillou (21) and Sarina Bolden will spearhead the Philippines against Chile. AFF PHOTO The latest pair of friendly matches of the national women’s football team will not only be another chance for the Philippines to hone its skills but will also provide opportunities for players to audition for spots in team … Read more

Auditions for World Cup spots heat up with Chile friendlies

FILE–Filipinas in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022. –PFF PHOTO The latest pair of friendly matches of the national women’s football team will not only be another chance for the Philippines to hone its skills but will also provide opportunities for players to audition for spots in the team for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup. … Read more

Delta Expands Argentina, Chile Frequencies

Delta Air Lines has increased its frequencies on service between Atlanta and each Buenos Aires and Santiago, Chile, the carrier announced last week. Buenos Aires service increased to daily from five times weekly on Oct. 26. Santiago service had been three times weekly, but as of Oct. 29 operates daily.  The Atlanta-Buenos Aires flights use … Read more

Chile loses FIFA appeal in World Cup case with Ecuador

Chile has lost its appeal to replace Ecuador at the World Cup in Qatar, but Friday’s verdict by FIFA will likely lead the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. FIFA dismissed Chile’s argument that Ecuador player Byron Castillo was actually Colombian and ineligible to play in World Cup qualifying games. Castillo played in … Read more

Chile presents appeal to FIFA in World Cup case with Ecuador

Chile presented its appeal challenging Ecuador’s place at the World Cup to FIFA on Thursday in a case regarding an alleged ineligible player, with a verdict possible within 24 hours. Barely nine weeks before the 32-team World Cup is scheduled to start on Nov. 20, Chile is hoping to replace Ecuador in the opening match … Read more