The report says Rourke, a goalkeeper playing college football in the United States, and defender Sia, a former Philippines Under-17 player, are part of a 23-player group. That matters because the squad is said to have an average age of 23.0, with 12 players holding fewer than 10 international caps.
That is not just rotation. It looks like squad-building.
This is not a full rebuild. Reports suggest captain Hali Long is included alongside established internationals such as Olivia McDaniel, Jaclyn Sawicki, Sofia Wunsch and Katrina Guillou.
That blend is important. A young squad without senior reference points can fade quickly in tournament football. A younger squad with leaders usually has a better chance of managing difficult moments, especially in a tight group.
The update also says some players are unavailable outside the international window, which may help explain why this tournament is being used to widen the options available to head coach Mark Torcaso.
The schedule gives the Philippines a realistic route and a sharp measuring stick.
Reports place China as the highest-ranked side in the group at 16, with the Philippines at 39, ahead of Uzbekistan and Hong Kong. That makes the opening two matches critical. Start well, and the final game could decide whether the Philippines move on automatically or need one of the extra third-place paths.
The next storyline is simple: whether the new faces can turn selection into real momentum before the knockout race begins.