Of course, as always, there were bashers as well, as some people still could not accept non-Philippine residents as members of the team. Truth to tell, majority of the players are based in foreign soil, mostly from the US of A. But that being said, that doesn’t make them any less Filipina if they’re part of the Philippine diaspora. Many of our kababayans may have left the country for better opportunities abroad, but you can still see their sense of identity and pride to be Pinoys. Do we disqualify them – or their kids – for wanting to find better opportunities elsewhere and yet still have the heart of a Filipino? These young ladies worked hard; put in their blood, sweat and tears to improve their craft; even spent their own money to organize and join Philippine football activities in far-off places. These ladies sacrificed much of their time, and worked hard to get where they are right now. They deserve a chance to play. And to make our country proud.
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