Seventeen players from ASPIRE Football Academy will represent the Philippines at the Subway Maxim Elite Penang 2026 in Malaysia from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
The three-day tournament will feature youth football academies from six countries competing in the under-9, under-11, under-13, and under-15 divisions.
ASPIRE will be the Philippines’ lone representative, competing in the under-15 category.
The team will be accompanied by coaches Vincent Karl Aguilar and Karl Matthew Bugayong.
Founded in 2018 by former University of the Philippines varsity football players, the academy is based in UP Diliman and led by Director Coach Andres “Anto” Gonzales.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 29, 2026
