Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
An NCAA All-American and Olympic Medalist, Jonelle Filigno-Hopkins recorded a storied soccer career with Rutgers University from 2010-13 and the Canadian Women's National Team. The forward helped guide the Scarlet Knights to four consecutive NCAA appearances during her time "On the Banks" and aided Team Canada in collecting a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.
As a Scarlet Knight, Filigno-Hopkins finished her career as one of the most accomplished players in school history. Her 17 game-winning goals remains atop the Rutgers' career record list. She also stands at fourth with 33 goals and 79 points, as well as sixth with 187 shots. On the single-season charts, she is tied for first with 15 goals in a single year. Additionally, she flourished in one-on-one matchups with goalkeepers, going 8-of-9 in penalty kicks during her career.
Overall, the 2014 recipient of the Rutgers Headley Singer Award was a two-time NSCAA All-Region, three-time all-conference, and three-time all-academic honoree. She claimed Second Team All-America and First Team All-Big East status in 2012 after posting 15 goals, five assists, seven game-winners and a flawless 3-for-3 mark in penalty kicks. In 2013, Filigno-Hopkins was named a candidate for the MAC Herman Trophy, the most prestigious honor in collegiate soccer, and was a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award. Additionally, she went on to play professionally in the National Women's Soccer League for Sky Blue FC following graduation.
A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Filigno-Hopkins earned a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, scoring the game-winner in the quarterfinals against Great Britain. She was also a 2010 CONCACAF champion and helped secure a CONCACAF youth title in 2008. Overall, the two-time Canada U-20 Player of the Year (2008, 2010) saw action in two Olympic games (2008, 2012) and two FIFA Women's World Cups (2008 U-20, 2011).
