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Filipinas Team Manager Jeff Cheng Announces Departure Of Coaches Alen Stajcic And Nahuel Arrarte
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Filipinas Team Manager Jeff Cheng announced that the contracts of Coach Alen Stajcic and Assistant Coach Nahuel Arrarte have expired following the conclusion of the Philippine Women's National Football Team's (PWNFT) World Cup campaign. Both coaches will not be renewing their contracts as they have expressed their desire to explore other opportunities in their coaching careers.
Coach Alen and Coach Naz expressed their gratitude for the support they received from the Philippine football community throughout their journey. In his message, Coach Alen conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity and trust placed in them by Jeff Cheng and the entire team.
He reflected on the numerous milestones achieved during their nearly 20-month tenure, from becoming a competitive force in South-East Asia to securing a historic win at the World Cup.
The coaches celebrated a series of highs, including reaching the semi-final of the AFC Asian Cup, earning the first-ever competitive bronze medal at the SEA Games, winning the AFF Championship in Manila, scoring their first goal against European opposition, and achieving record-high FIFA rankings for the team. These achievements brought attention and pride to the Filipinas.
Coach Alen also highlighted the two most significant experiences of his coaching career—the victories against New Zealand, where they scored their first World Cup goal on home soil, and the memorable match against Norway, with a massive crowd of 34,000 patrons, with 30,000 passionately supporting the Filipinas. He emphasized that these moments showcased the growing popularity and acceptance of football in the Philippines, leaving a lasting legacy for the sport.
The departing coaches extended their gratitude to the coaching staff for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. They praised the players for their courage, passion, discipline, and loyalty to the team, flag, and country, acknowledging the sacrifices made that will be cherished by all Philippine sports fans.
Cheng wished both Coach Alen and Coach Naz success in their future football adventures and expressed the organization's everlasting gratitude for their transformative impact on Philippine football. Their guidance, dedication, and hard work resulted in the greatest achievement in Philippine football history—a World Cup victory against a higher-ranked host nation. Cheng assured that the coaches will forever be celebrated as beloved heroes in the nation's sporting legacy.
Coach Alen and Coach Naz expressed their gratitude for the support they received from the Philippine football community throughout their journey. In his message, Coach Alen conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity and trust placed in them by Jeff Cheng and the entire team.
He reflected on the numerous milestones achieved during their nearly 20-month tenure, from becoming a competitive force in South-East Asia to securing a historic win at the World Cup.
The coaches celebrated a series of highs, including reaching the semi-final of the AFC Asian Cup, earning the first-ever competitive bronze medal at the SEA Games, winning the AFF Championship in Manila, scoring their first goal against European opposition, and achieving record-high FIFA rankings for the team. These achievements brought attention and pride to the Filipinas.
Coach Alen also highlighted the two most significant experiences of his coaching career—the victories against New Zealand, where they scored their first World Cup goal on home soil, and the memorable match against Norway, with a massive crowd of 34,000 patrons, with 30,000 passionately supporting the Filipinas. He emphasized that these moments showcased the growing popularity and acceptance of football in the Philippines, leaving a lasting legacy for the sport.
The departing coaches extended their gratitude to the coaching staff for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. They praised the players for their courage, passion, discipline, and loyalty to the team, flag, and country, acknowledging the sacrifices made that will be cherished by all Philippine sports fans.
Cheng wished both Coach Alen and Coach Naz success in their future football adventures and expressed the organization's everlasting gratitude for their transformative impact on Philippine football. Their guidance, dedication, and hard work resulted in the greatest achievement in Philippine football history—a World Cup victory against a higher-ranked host nation. Cheng assured that the coaches will forever be celebrated as beloved heroes in the nation's sporting legacy.
Aug 2, 2023
