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THE Filipinas routed Chinese-Taipei, 4-1, for a hot start in the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia on Thursday. But the road ahead becomes tougher for the Filipinas, who made history by bringing the Philippines to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time last July
The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.
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For a nation more than 7,000 miles from the United States, the Philippines boasts a women’s national soccer team with a decidedly American feel. Of the 23 names on its Women’s World Cup roster, 18 belong to U.S.-born women. One of them, defender Hali Long, was born in Cape Girardeau and raised in a Filipino, or Pinoy, household.
Title IX, the depth of the American team’s talent pool and heavy recruitment by Philippines officials in recent years are all contributing factors.