| Angelica Figueroa |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Linden, Calif.
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| High School:
Linden HS
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| Height:
5-3
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| Position:
MF
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| Experience:
1L
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2008 (Freshman):
Angelica began her freshman campaign with the Tigers in an impressive fashion, starting all 18 games in which she played. She finished out the year third among all players in goals scored, notching three goals with four assists and 10 points scored. Figueroa's 10 points placed her tied for second overall on Pacific's roster in 2008. Her best single performance came against Hawai'i on Sept. 12, when Figueroa single-handedly sealed Pacific's 2-1 victory. She scored both of the Tigers' goal in the win, landing Pacific's first goal off her only penalty shot of the game and her game-winning goal found the back of the net unassisted. That two-goal game by Angelica was the first of the season for the Tigers, and she finished the year tied for the most goals in a single game with two other players in 2008.
High School:
A highly touted recruit for the Tigers out of Linden High School in Stockton, Calif., Figueroa was a multi-sport star for the Lions excelling both on the soccer field and on the basketball court. On the field, Figueroa was a four-year starter for the Lions, leading Linden to three-straight Mother Lode League championships from 2005-07. As a senior, Angelica posted 13 goals and 12 assists in leading the Lions to a 24-6 overall record and a 14-1 league record. Her play earned her a selection as an all-league player for the fourth consecutive season. In addition, Figueroa was named her team's most valuable player for the second straight year after earning the honor as a junior after scoring 28 goals and posting 18 assists. For her play, Figueroa was named one of SoccerBuzz Magazine's Top-200 Recruits, making her just one of three Big West freshmen to be named part of the Top-200.
International Experience:
Following in the footsteps of former Tiger great and volunteer assistant coach Carmen Padilla, Figueroa joined the Mexican National Team in 2007. Figueroa made her playing debut with the full squad in 2008 taking part in Olympic Qualifying play.
Personal:
Born in Stockton, Calif., she is the daughter of Monica and Benjamin Figueroa. Angelica has one older brother, Jose. She plans to graduate with a degree in sports medicine.
