CF Manila
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| Full name | Club De Fútbol Manila |
|---|---|
| Short name | CFM |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ground | Various |
| Owner | Stephan Schröck |
Club De Fútbol Manila (CF Manila) is a Philippine professional football club. CF Manila is an offshoot of the Azkals Development Team (ADT) led by former Philippines international and coach Stephan Schröck.[1]
History
Despite ADT's departure mid-season from the 2022–23 season of the Philippines Football League, the club's Azkals Development Academy (ADA) expressed intention of joining the 2023 iteration of the Copa Paulino Alcantara.[2] ADA itself would not be part of the draw.[3]
Instead, Schröck formed a new club from the core players of ADA named Inter Manila to compete in the cup tournament.[1] Days prior to the start of the tournament, Inter Manila changed their name to Club De Fútbol Manila, after a namesake club released a statement in early July 2023. The other club clarified they would not be joining the Copa and noted usage of its name "without authorization".[1]
References
- ^ a b c Saldejano, Ivan (13 July 2023). "Stephan Schrock - led 'Copa' club renamed as CF Manila". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "PFL Comm'r Torre aims league growth with expanded Copa". Dugout Philippines. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Del Carmen, Lorenzo (17 June 2023). "PFL champs Kaya, UAAP kings FEU to figure in group phase clash in CPA". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 17 June 2023.