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2024 United City F.C. season

The 2024 season will be United City's 3rd season in both the Philippines Football League and Copa Paulino Alcantara, and 7th overall as a club. The club would make a return to the Philippines after abstaining from the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[2]

United City
2024 season
OwnerUnited City Football Company Inc.
ChairpersonEsti Lestari
Head CoachMarian Mihail
(Until 1 May)[1]
Ramon Tribulietx
(From 1 May)[1]
StadiumRizal Memorial Stadium
Philippines Football League6th of 15
← 2022–23
2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of March 28, 2024.

The club were previously competing in the 2022–23 season of the PFL, but suddenly withdrew from the league having been in third place due to financial issues with the one of the club's investors, Riau Capital Live.[3][4] The club subsequently abstained from participating in the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara. In late 2023, however, the club announced their return to the league benchmarked by a new managerial staff, including chairman Esti Lestari and manager Maya Montecillo.[5] Joan Esteva, who left after the club's withdrawal, was replaced by Romanian manager Marian Mihail.[6] Several players who were part of the club before withdrawal such as Ivan Ouano, Ricardo Sendra, Curt Dizon, and Mark Hartmann rejoined, as well as a string of foreigners like John Kamara, Ariel Ngueukam, and PFL veteran Serge Kaole. The club also promoted two players from its Central Luzon-based academy.[7]

Squad

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As of 28 March 2024
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of Birth (Age) Previous Club
Goalkeepers
1 Matt Silva (captain)     (1991-03-28) 28 March 1991 (age 33)   Espinho
3 Alvin Rebadulla   (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22)   CF Manila
29 Henri Bandeken   (1990-02-14) 14 February 1990 (age 34)   Kaya–Iloilo
88 Aries Palabrica   (2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 (age 21)   United City Academy
Defenders
5 Koffi Bini   (2001-12-10) 10 December 2001 (age 22)   Al-Rustaq
12 Miguel Clarino   (1997-02-01) 1 February 1997 (age 27)   Customs United
13 James Sunday   (2000-08-21) 21 August 2000 (age 24)   Malabo United
21 Jericho Delos Reyes   (1999-07-09) 9 July 1999 (age 25)   United City Academy
22 Zachary Taningco   (2004-10-08) 8 October 2004 (age 20)   Azkals Development Team
32 Nurhidayat   (1999-04-05) 5 April 1999 (age 25)   Persiraja Banda Aceh
44 Michael Menzi   (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 (age 31)   Stallion Laguna
99 Pete Forrosuelo   (1999-07-06) 6 July 1999 (age 25)   Davao Aguilas
Midfielders
6 John Kamara   (1988-12-05) 5 December 1988 (age 35)   Egaleo
7 Darlton Digha   (1998-04-09) 9 April 1998 (age 26)   Adamson University
8 Ricardo Sendra (vice-captain)   (1987-10-04) 4 October 1987 (age 37)   Kaya–Iloilo
11 Marvin Angeles     (1991-01-09) 9 January 1991 (age 33)   Davao Aguilas
19 Serge Kaole   (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 34)   Davao Aguilas
39 Paolo Bugas   (1994-10-22) 22 October 1994 (age 30)   Davao Aguilas
66 Diego Aspiras   (2004-05-28) 28 May 2004 (age 20)   Stallion Laguna Academy
98 Troy Limbo   (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 (age 26)   Davao Aguilas
Forwards
10 Mark Hartmann     (1992-01-20) 20 January 1992 (age 32)   Nakhon Si United
17 Ivan Ouano   (2000-03-06) 6 March 2000 (age 24)   Dynamic Herb Cebu
20 Curt Dizon     (1994-02-04) 4 February 1994 (age 30)   Kaya–Iloilo
24 Jemar Andrade   (2004-07-10) 10 July 2004 (age 20)   CF Manila
25 Chester Pabualan   (1999-04-29) 29 April 1999 (age 25)   Philippine Air Force
77 Ariel Ngueukam   (1988-11-15) 15 November 1988 (age 36)   IFK Mariehamn

Transfers

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

In

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Date Pos. Nat. Name From Ref.
Pre-season
February 26 MF   Paolo Bugas   Davao Aguilas [8]
February 26 DF   Pete Forrosuelo   Davao Aguilas [9]
February 28 GK   Alvin Rebadulla   CF Manila [10]
February 28 FW   Ivan Ouano   Dynamic Herb Cebu [11]
February 28 MF   Troy Limbo   Davao Aguilas [12]
February 28 MF   Serge Kaole   Davao Aguilas [13]
February 28 DF   Jericho Delos Reyes   United City Academy [14]
March 1 DF   Michael Menzi   Stallion Laguna [15]
March 1 FW   Jemar Andrade   CF Manila [16]
March 1 GK   Henri Bandeken   Kaya–Iloilo [17]
March 1 FW   Curt Dizon   Kaya–Iloilo [18]
March 5 FW   Chester Pabualan   Philippine Air Force [19]
March 5 GK   Aries Palabrica   United City Academy [7]
March 5 MF   Darlton Digha   Adamson University [20]
March 7 MF   Marvin Angeles   Davao Aguilas [21]
March 7 DF   Miguel Clarino   Customs United [22]
March 7 DF   James Sunday   Malabo United [23]
March 7 MF   Diego Aspiras   Stallion Laguna Academy [24]
March 12 FW   Mark Hartmann   Nakhon Si United [25]
March 12 GK   Matt Silva   Espinho [26]
March 12 MF   Ricardo Sendra   Kaya–Iloilo [27]
March 12 DF   Zachary Taningco   Azkals Development Team [28]
March 14 DF   Koffi Bini   Al-Rustaq [29]
March 15 FW   Ariel Ngueukam   IFK Mariehamn [30]
March 21 MF   John Kamara   Egaleo [31]
March 24 DF   Nurhidayat   Persiraja Banda Aceh

Preseason and friendlies

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  Win   Draw   Loss

Friendlies

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March 15, 2024 (2024-03-15) Friendly Manila Digger 0–1 United City Manila
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
March 20, 2024 (2024-03-20) Friendly Taguig 0–2 United City Manila
 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27) Friendly United City 1–2 Stallion Laguna Manila
 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26) Friendly   Philippines U19 1–6 United City Manila
  • Bisong  
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium

Competitions

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Overview

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Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Philippines Football League April 7, 2024 July 13, 2024 Matchday 1 TBD 13 8 3 2 42 11 +31 061.54
Total 13 8 3 2 42 11 +31 061.54

Last updated: July 4, 2024
Source: Competitions

Philippines Football League

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Main article: 2024 Philippines Football League

Standings

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
3 Stallion Laguna 14 10 2 2 65 12 +53 32
4 Davao Aguilas 14 10 2 2 39 6 +33 32
5 One Taguig 14 9 4 1 69 14 +55 31
6 United City 14 9 3 2 51 13 +38 30
7 Manila Digger 14 8 0 6 35 25 +10 24
8 Loyola 14 5 1 8 32 45 −13 16
9 Maharlika Taguig 14 5 1 8 23 53 −30 16
Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
13 8 3 2 42 11  +31 27 4 3 1 24 5  +19 4 0 1 18 6  +12

Last updated: July 4, 2024.
Source: PFL

Results by round

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Round1234567891011121314
GroundHAAHAHAHHHHAHA
ResultLWWWWWLDWDWWD
Position1110665455566
Updated to match(es) played on July 4, 2024. Source: PFL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

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April 7, 2024 (2024-04-07) 1 United City 0–2 Kaya–Iloilo Manila
17:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
April 14, 2024 (2024-04-14) 2 Philippine Army 1–3 United City Manila
20:30 UTC+8
  • Celiz   68'
  • Acedo   90+2'
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
April 21, 2024 (2024-04-21) 3 Philippine Air Force 1–4 United City Manila
17:45 UTC+8
  • Lestingio   38'
  • Delariarte   45'
  • Abraham   90+1'
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05) 4 United City 7–0 DB Garelli United Manila
15:30 UTC+8
  • Obu   34'
 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 11, 2024 (2024-05-11) 5 Manila Digger 2–4 United City Manila
18:15 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 19, 2024 (2024-05-19) 6 United City 10–0 Manila Montet Manila
15:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 25, 2024 (2024-05-25) 7 Dynamic Herb Cebu 2–1 United City Talisay
17:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Dynamic Herb Sports Complex
June 1, 2024 (2024-06-01) 8 United City 1–1 Stallion Laguna Manila
17:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 9, 2024 (2024-06-09) 9 United City 1–0 Tuloy Manila
15:00 UTC+8
  • Lupango   61'
 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 16, 2024 (2024-06-16) 10 United City 0–0 Davao Aguilas Manila
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 22, 2024 (2024-06-22) 11 United City 3–0 Mendiola 1991 Manila
20:30 UTC+8
  • Edulan   62'
  • Aningalan   62'
 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30) 12 Loyola 0–6 United City Manila
15:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
July 6, 2024 (2024-07-06) 13 United City 2–2 One Taguig Manila
20:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
July 13, 2024 (2024-07-13) 14 Maharlika Taguig 2–9 United City Manila
20:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b "UNITED CITY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNOUNCES RAMON TRIBULIETX AS THE NEW HEAD COACH". United City official website. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. ^ "UCFC ALERT". United City Football Club. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (16 February 2023). "United City pulls out of PFL due to investor issues". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Powerhouse United City withdraws from PFL amid financial issues". Rappler. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  5. ^ "UCFC ON THE MOVE: ESTI LESTARI APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF UNITED CITY FC". United City Football Club. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  6. ^ "UNITED CITY FC SIGNS COACH MARIAN MIHAIL AS HEAD COACH". United City Football Club. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sarte, Liz (2024-03-05). "United City FC Welcomes Aries Palabrica". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-27). "United City FC Signs Paolo Bugas for PFL 2024 Season". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  9. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-28). "United City FC Welcomes Back Defensive Powerhouse Pete Forrosuelo for the Upcoming Season". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  10. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-28). "United City FC Welcomes Young Talent Alvin Rebadulla". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  11. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-28). "Ivan Ouano: Versatile Forward Returns to United City FC for PFL 2024!". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  12. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-28). "United City FC Secures Troy Limbo: Elevating the Midfield". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  13. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-02-28). "Serge Kaole Signs with United City FC". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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  15. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-01). "Fortifying the Defense: Michael Menzi Joins United City FC". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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  20. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-05). "United City FC Announces Signing of Darlton Digha". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  21. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-07). "United City FC Announces Midfielder Marvin Angeles". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  22. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-07). "Miggy Clarino Returns Home to United City FC". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  23. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-07). "United City FC Welcomes James Sunday to the Squad". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  24. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-07). "United City FC Welcomes Young Talent Diego Aspiras". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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  26. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-12). "Matt Silva Returns to United City FC: Seasoned Goalkeeper Joins Roster". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  27. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-12). "Player Announcement: Ricki Sendra Returns to United City FC". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  28. ^ Sarte, Liz (2024-03-12). "United City FC Welcomes Young Defensive Talent: Ziggy Taningco Joins the Squad". United City Football Club. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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