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2026 Women's Soccer Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications

0 Maddie Funk

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Livermore, Calif.
  • Major Journalism and Media Studies
  • Prev School Livermore
  • Custom1 Jr./Jr.

Biography

2025 
Member of the Linfield women’s soccer team. 
Camera crew and broadcaster for the Linfield Sports Network. 

2024 
Appeared in and started one match. 
Totaled 90 minutes. 

LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL 
NCS Scholar Athlete. 
EBAL Honorable Mention. 
EBAL All-League First Team. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Majoring in journalism and media studies. 
Daughter to Brenda and Michael Funk. 

WHY LINFIELD?  

I chose Linfield because of the style of coaching, the area, and the amazing opportunities it has to offer. 

WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?  

Being a student-athlete at Linfield gives me the opportunity to represent this amazing school. 

HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?  

Sports has provided me with many life lessons and given me a place to create friendships and special bonds that will last forever. 

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?  

In 10 years, I am hoping to play soccer at a professional level. If not, I see myself being a broadcaster for either soccer or baseball. 

WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? 

The best class I have taken at Linfield has been Sports, Power, and Politics. The class opened up my eyes further into the world of sport and gave me a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the scenes that people don’t normally see or pay attention to. 

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? 

The greatest inspiration in my life is one of my sisters, Ashley. She was my main inspiration to play goalkeeper and to strive to play in college. She was also a big role model for me growing up. 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE SO FAR? 

My favorite memory as a student athlete so far has been the goalkeeper sessions during trainings. We always have a good time and also work hard to make each other stronger. 

THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... 

The greatest lesson I’ve learned while completing in athletics at Linfield is to never sell yourself short. Always perform at your top potential no matter a practice, warm-up, or game. 

AS A LINFIELD-STUDENT ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... 

As a Linfield student athlete, my goal individually is to put myself first and do what is best for me. My goal collectively for my team is to always support each other no matter what and continuing to make each other better. 

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