Brookdale Soccer Standout Angelina Funes Earns National and Conference Player of the Week Honors

Brookdale Community College freshman Angelina Funes is making an immediate impact on the soccer field, earning both national and conference recognition following an impressive performance that helped lead the Jersey Blues to a commanding victory.

Funes was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Women’s Soccer Player of the Week and the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) Division III Women’s Soccer Player of the Week for the week of September 29, 2026.

The dual honors followed a standout performance in Brookdale’s 8-0 conference victory over Atlantic Cape Community College, where Funes recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals on three shots on goal while adding an assist.

The freshman standout played a key role in Brookdale’s offensive success, demonstrating her ability to create scoring opportunities and capitalize on them. Her three-goal performance helped secure a decisive conference win for the Jersey Blues.

Earning both national and conference Player of the Week honors is an impressive accomplishment, particularly for a freshman early in her collegiate career. The recognition highlights Funes’ individual talent and the strength of Brookdale’s women’s soccer program.

As the Jersey Blues continue their season, Funes’ early success adds to the excitement surrounding Brookdale Athletics and the talented student-athletes representing the College on the regional and national stage.

For more information about Brookdale women’s soccer, visit Brookdale Athletics.