Torcaso remains committed to Filipinas

Mark Torcaso is not planning to entertain any offers while he is in charge of leading the Philippine national women’s football team to international glory.

The 44-year-old Australian said he remains committed to the Filipinas as they are not just defending their ASEAN Championship crown but are also preparing for future tournaments like the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand in December and the AFC Asian Cup in Australia in March.

The Filipinas are playing in a must-win game against Timor Leste at press time at the Lach Tray Stadium in Haiphong, Vietnam.

“I don't have a club team, but I'm the coach of the Philippines and that's what I focus on. My job is to get this team better and ready for the Asian Cup and ready to go to the World Cup again,” Torcaso said.

“So, my focus is purely on the Philippines. That's the badge that I wear and that's what I wear proudly right now.”

Having multiple duties is nothing new to international football circuit. In fact, when Torcaso became the head coach of the Filipinas in 2023, he was also the main tactician for Western United FC in the A-League in Australia.

But he decided to give up his coaching responsibilities at Western United on December 2023 so that he can focus on the Filipinas.

With a competitive team and a focused coach, the Philippines made great strides and is now ranked No. 39 in the International Football Federation.

The Filipinas’ ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.