10 Facts About Jonelle Filigno

Jonelle Filigno played for the Canadian national team, with whom she won an Olympic bronze medal at London 2012.

Jonelle Filigno made her senior debut for Canada on January 16,2008, at an age of 17.

Jonelle Filigno played for Canada at the 2008 Olympics and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

At the 2012 Olympics, Jonelle Filigno scored the winning goal against Great Britain in the knockout stage of the tournament, a stunning volley from a Sophie Schmidt corner kick.

Jonelle Filigno was awarded an Olympic bronze medal after Canada defeated France in the Third Place match.

Jonelle Filigno made her last appearance for the national team at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and officially retired from international soccer in 2017.

Jonelle Filigno attended Rutgers University, where she is the all-time leading scorer of game-winning goals, with 17.

Jonelle Filigno's father was born in Etobicoke, Ontario while her mother is from Georgetown, Guyana.

Jonelle Filigno was four years old when she started playing soccer in north Mississauga.

Jonelle Filigno grew up participating in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cross-country running.