University of the Pacific

Junior (2010)
Third in Pacific history with 16 assists, and aits 10th on Pacific’s all-time points list with 38, and 11th in goals with 11. Her five career game-winning goals rank tied for sixth in Tiger history. Started 17 of 19 games in 2010, logging 1252 minutes. Finished second on the team in scoring with two goals and four assists for eight points. Her game-winning goal at UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 17, gave Pacific a 2-1 win in overtime as she one-timed a left foot shot into the net in the 100th minute. Scored the game-tying goal in Pacific’s 1-1 tie at Oregon on Sept. 5, drawing the Tigers level with a shot to the back post in the 66th minute. Set up the Tigers’ game-winning goal at Hawai’i on Aug. 20 with a one-touch pass to Laura Hernandez. Added an assist on the game-winner against Sacramento State on Aug. 29 with a header in the box. Picked up an assist against No. 9 Santa Clara on Sept. 10, setting up Kim Hargrave’s game-tying goal in the 58th minute. Added an assist in the Tigers 3-0 blowout of Cal State Fullerton on Oct. 10.  Placed nine of her 23 shots on target, and played aseason-high 102 minutes in Pacific’s 1-1 tie with No. 16 California.

Sophomore (2009)
Figueroa closed out a phenomenal sophomore campaign by sealing her name in the record books for single-season records in assists (6th, 8), shots (10th, 52) and game-winning goals (6th, 3). Her 52 shots were good for fourth overall in the Big West Conference. Similarly, Angelica’s eight assists alone were tops in conference, establishing her as the best play-maker in the Big West. Nationally, Figueroa’s 0.42 assists per game were good to be 49th best among all Division I programs. Twice this season, Figueroa recorded multiple-goal matches against Portland State on Aug. 28 and Fresno State on Sept. 18. After helping Pacific to back-to-back victories against Portland State and Albany that week, Angelica earned her first career Big West Player of the Week award for the week ending on Aug. 30. Appearing in all 19 games this year, Angelica tallied six total goals and led the team in points with 20, which solidified her for the third-most points in the entire conference. She also landed the Tigers’ only penalty kick of the season against Air Force on Sept. 27. For her play this season, she was also singled out as the conference’s Midfielder of the Year to compliment her First Team All-Big West honor. Regionally, Figueroa was also recognized as the NSCAA put her on the First Team All-West Region list. Academically, Angelica was also named to the Academic All-Big West Team in the fall.

Freshman (2008)
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’ goals in the win, landing Pacific’s first goal off her only penalty shot of the season, 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 is majoring in Business Administration.