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 LeagueTBD
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
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 Espinho
3 Alvin Rebadulla (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 CF Manila
29 Henri Bandeken (1990-02-14) 14 February 1990 Kaya–Iloilo
88 Aries Palabrica (2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 United City Academy
Defenders
5 Koffi Bini (2001-12-10) 10 December 2001 Al-Rustaq
12 Miguel Clarino (1997-02-01) 1 February 1997 Customs United
13 James Sunday (2000-08-21) 21 August 2000 Malabo United
21 Jericho Delos Reyes (1999-07-09) 9 July 1999 United City Academy
22 Zachary Taningco (2004-10-08) 8 October 2004 Azkals Development Team
32 Nurhidayat (1999-04-05) 5 April 1999 Persiraja Banda Aceh
44 Michael Menzi (1993-05-14) 14 May 1993 Stallion Laguna
99 Pete Forrosuelo (1999-07-06) 6 July 1999 Davao Aguilas
Midfielders
6 John Kamara (1988-12-05) 5 December 1988 Egaleo
7 Darlton Digha (1998-04-09) 9 April 1998 Adamson University
8 Ricardo Sendra (vice-captain) (1987-10-04) 4 October 1987 Kaya–Iloilo
11 Marvin Angeles (1991-01-09) 9 January 1991 Davao Aguilas
19 Serge Kaole (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 Davao Aguilas
39 Paolo Bugas (1994-10-22) 22 October 1994 Davao Aguilas
66 Diego Aspiras (2004-05-28) 28 May 2004 Stallion Laguna Academy
98 Troy Limbo (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 Davao Aguilas
Forwards
10 Mark Hartmann (1992-01-20) 20 January 1992 Nakhon Si United
17 Ivan Ouano (2000-03-06) 6 March 2000 Dynamic Herb Cebu
20 Curt Dizon (1994-02-04) 4 February 1994 Kaya–Iloilo
24 Jemar Andrade (2004-07-10) 10 July 2004 CF Manila
25 Chester Pabualan (1999-04-29) 29 April 1999 Philippine Air Force
77 Ariel Ngueukam (1988-11-15) 15 November 1988 IFK Mariehamn

Transfers

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

In
Date Pos. Nat. Name From Ref.
Pre-season
February 26MFPaolo Bugas Davao Aguilas[8]
February 26DFPete Forrosuelo Davao Aguilas[9]
February 28GKAlvin Rebadulla CF Manila[10]
February 28FWIvan Ouano Dynamic Herb Cebu[11]
February 28MFTroy Limbo Davao Aguilas[12]
February 28MFSerge Kaole Davao Aguilas[13]
February 28DFJericho Delos Reyes United City Academy[14]
March 1DFMichael Menzi Stallion Laguna[15]
March 1FWJemar Andrade CF Manila[16]
March 1GKHenri Bandeken Kaya–Iloilo[17]
March 1FWCurt Dizon Kaya–Iloilo[18]
March 5FWChester Pabualan Philippine Air Force[19]
March 5GKAries Palabrica United City Academy[7]
March 5MFDarlton Digha Adamson University[20]
March 7MFMarvin Angeles Davao Aguilas[21]
March 7DFMiguel Clarino Customs United[22]
March 7DFJames Sunday Malabo United[23]
March 7MFDiego Aspiras Stallion Laguna Academy[24]
March 12FWMark Hartmann Nakhon Si United[25]
March 12GKMatt Silva Espinho[26]
March 12MFRicardo Sendra Kaya–Iloilo[27]
March 12DFZachary Taningco Azkals Development Team[28]
March 14DFKoffi Bini Al-Rustaq[29]
March 15FWAriel Ngueukam IFK Mariehamn[30]
March 21MFJohn Kamara Egaleo[31]
March 24DFNurhidayat Persiraja Banda Aceh

Preseason and friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss

Friendlies
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

Competitions

Overview
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 8 5 1 2 30 9 +21 062.50
Total 8 5 1 2 30 9 +21 062.50

Last updated: June 2, 2024
Source: Competitions

Philippines Football League
Main article: 2024 Philippines Football League

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
2 Dynamic Herb Cebu 11 10 0 1 56 6 +50 30 Qualification for 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two group stage
3 Stallion Laguna 12 9 2 1 61 8 +53 29
4 Davao Aguilas 11 8 2 1 26 3 +23 26
5 United City 11 7 2 2 34 9 +25 23
6 One Taguig 10 6 3 1 41 11 +30 21
7 Manila Digger 11 6 0 5 20 20 0 18
8 Loyola 11 5 1 5 30 30 0 16
Updated to match(es) played on 23 June 2024. Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
8 5 1 2 30 9  +21 16 2 1 1 18 5  +13 3 0 1 12 4  +8

Last updated: June 2, 2024.
Source: PFL

Results by round
Round1234567891011121314
GroundHAAHAHAHHHHAHA
ResultLWWWWWLD
Position1110575556
Updated to match(es) played on June 2, 2024. Source: PFL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches
April 7, 2024 (2024-04-07) 1 United City 0–2 Kaya–Iloilo Manila
17:30 UTC+8 Esso 4'
Melliza 81'		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
April 14, 2024 (2024-04-14) 2 Philippine Army 1–3 United City Manila
20:30 UTC+8 Acedo 90+2' Dizon 54'
Ngueukam 64'
Sendra 71'		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
April 21, 2024 (2024-04-21) 3 Philippine Air Force 1–4 United City Manila
17:45 UTC+8 Delariarte 45' Ouano 40'
Bankolé 45+3'
Pabualan 67'
Ngueukam 70'		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05) 4 United City 7–0 DB Garelli United Manila
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 11, 2024 (2024-05-11) 5 Manila Digger 2–4 United City Manila
18:15 UTC+8 Ngueukam 1', 45', 84'
Bini 90'		 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 Stalliom Laguna Manila
17:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 9, 2024 (2024-06-09) 9 United City v Tuloy Manila
15:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 16, 2024 (2024-06-16) 10 United City v Davao Aguilas Manila
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 22, 2024 (2024-06-22) 11 United City v Mendiola 1991 Manila
20:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30) 12 Loyola v United City Manila
15:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
July 6, 2024 (2024-07-06) 13 United City v One Taguig Manila
20:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
July 13, 2024 (2024-07-13) 14 Maharlika Taguig v United City Manila
20:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium

Notes

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