UFL readies season ’12-‘13

By: Chelin Emmanuelle G. Hernandez

The pitch has opened once again as stage 1 matches in preparation for the UFL (United Football League) Cup on September 22.

The UFL season ’12-’13, which will kick off on October 2 on December, released the current line-ups for Division 1.

Nine clubs already submitted their line-ups: Global F.C., Green Archers United F.C., Kaya F.C., Loyola F.C., Nomads F.C., Pachanga F.C., Pasargad F.C., Philippine Air Force F.C., Philippine Army F.C. and Stallion F.C.

Season ’12-’13 and first time UFL champion Global F.C. had put newly signed defender Demetrius Omphroy from Toronto F.C. and mid-season ’11-’12 transferee Denis Wolf from FC Magdeburg.

Wolf debuted as a forward in a friendly match against Malaysia which resulted to a draw last February.

Two-time (’09-’10 AND ’10-‘11) UFL winner and defending league champion Philippine Air Force F.C. listed new transferees Mark Anthony Fernandez from Pasargad F.C. and Neckson Leonora from Pachanga F.C.

After winning the second division of the UFL, Pachanga F.C. has been promoted to first division for this season.

’12-’13 will be the fourth season of the UFL.

Stage 1 matches will be held at the Army Support Command and University of Makati Stadium.