Isabella Flanigan
FullnameIsabella Victoria Sola Flanigan[1]
Birth dateFebruary 22, 2005 (age 21)
Birth placeFairmont, West Virginia, U.S.
Height5.4 ft (1.64 metres)[2]
PositionForward
CurrentclubCockburn Wolves[3]
Youthyears 22023–2024
Youthclubs 1Montverde Eagles
Youthclubs 2CE Europa
Years 12024
Clubs 1CE Europa
Caps 15
Goals 10
Years 22025
Clubs 2Box Hill United
Caps 25
Goals 21
Nationalyears 12022
Nationalteam 1Philippines U18
Nationalcaps 13
Nationalgoals 11
Nationalyears 22023
Nationalteam 2Philippines U20
Nationalcaps 26
Nationalgoals 21
Nationalyears 32022–
Nationalteam 3Philippines
Nationalcaps 330
Nationalgoals 33
Nationalyears 42025–
Nationalteam 4Philippines (futsal)
Nationalcaps 411
Nationalgoals 42
Nationalteam-updateNovember 27, 2025
Club-updateApril 12, 2025

Isabella Victoria Sola Flanigan (born February 22, 2005) is a professional footballer who plays for Australian futsal club Cockburn Wolves. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines at the international level. She also represents the country in futsal, co-captaining the national team.

Early life

Flanigan was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States.[1] Her mother is Filipina. She has attended Montverde Academy where she played for the school's girls' football (soccer) team.[4][5]

International career

Philippines U18

Flanigan was included in the 27-player line up of the Philippines U18 for the 2022 AFF U-18 Women's Championship in Palembang, Indonesia.[6][7][8]

She made her debut for Philippines U18 in a 4–0 defeat against Australia U18.[9] She scored her first goal for the Philippines U18 in a 2–1 defeat against Malaysia U18.[10]

Philippines

Flanigan represented the Philippines at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[11][12]

Philippine futsal

Flanigan was called up to become part of the Philippine national futsal team that took part at the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers.[13] She scored a goal in her futsal debut for the Philippines' 4–1 opener win against Kuwait.[14] Flanigan played at the inaugural 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in the Philippines.[15]

International goals

Football

Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.
DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.April 11, 2022Wanderers Football Park, Sydney, AustraliaFiji
6–0
8–0
Friendly
2.May 9, 2022Cẩm Phả Stadium, Cẩm Phả, VietnamCambodia
1–0
5–0
2021 Southeast Asian Games
3.July 6, 2022Rizal Memorial Stadium, ManilaSingapore1–07–02022 AFF Women's Championship

Futsal

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
1.January 11, 2025Yunusobod Sport Complex, Tashkent2–04–12025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification[14]
2.January 13, 20251–03–3[16]

Honors

Philippines

References

  1. ^
  2. ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 – Squad List". FIFA. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  3. ^ "FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025™ Squad List". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 14 November 2025. Archived 15 November 2025 at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Ryzewski, Steve (8 December 2018). "Montverde edges National No. 1 St. Johns in girls soccer". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  5. ^ Naredo, Camille (21 January 2021). "Football: Stajcic 'really happy' with new additions to PH squad". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Philippines Under-18 Women's Team To Compete In AFF U18 Women's Championship". Philippine Football Federation. 23 July 2022. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  7. ^ Morales, Luisa (23 July 2022). "After women's AFF win, Filipinas U18 test mettle in Indonesia". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  8. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (23 July 2022). "Fresh off AFF triumph, Flanigan, Maniti join Filipinas U18 in Indonesia". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Match summary – AUS U18 (W) vs PHI U18 (W)". ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Match summary – MAS U18 (W) vs PHI U18 (W)". ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  11. ^ Morales, Luisa (12 January 2021). "Philippines bares roster for AFC Women's Asian Cup". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  12. ^ "New Zealand 0-1 Philippines: World Cup debutants score 'special' victory to leave players in tears". BBC Sport. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2025. ...but the Philippines also had a goal ruled out for offside when teenager Isabella Flanigan slotted into the corner in the second half
  13. ^ Javier, Nikole (9 January 2025). "Katrina Guillou, Bella Flanigan eye another World Cup stint following PH futsal team call-up". GMA News. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  14. ^ Terrado, Reuben (11 January 2025). "Guillou brace powers PH in Futsal Asian Cup qualifier opener". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  15. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (1 December 2025). "After World Cup campaign, Bella Flanigan keeps ready for SEAG". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  16. ^ Micaller, Bea (13 January 2025). "Philippines scores 3–3 draw vs. home team Uzbekistan in AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers". GMA News. Retrieved 13 January 2025.