TACLOBAN CITY — Empowering the next generation of athletes, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Regional Training Center, popularly known as the "Field of Dreams," is actively training local youth at its sports facility in Barangay 103 Palanog, Tacloban City.
FIFA-Standard Infrastructure in Region VIII
The training facility marks a major historical milestone for regional sports development as the very first FIFA-accredited standard-sized football field established in Eastern Visayas:
Strategic Tripartite Collaboration: The state-of-the-art sporting facility was established through joint partnership between the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Eastern Visayas Regional Football Association (EVRFA), and the City Government of Tacloban.
Grassroots Athletic Training: Local youth and aspiring football players are utilizing the pitch for regular training sessions, skill workshops, and organized matches.
Pathways for Local Talent: By providing professional-grade infrastructure, the facility aims to hone athletic talent among Taclobanons and create viable pathways for collegiate and professional sports careers.
Driving Regional Sports Excellence
As grassroots athletic programs continue to expand across Eastern Visayas, local sports leaders anticipate that the Field of Dreams will serve as the premier training hub for developing future national team players and hosting regional tournaments in Leyte.
