(j)(1)

 

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We hereby consent to the use of our name and the references to our firm under the

caption “Legal Counsel” included in or made a part of Post-Effective Amendment No. 138 to the Registration Statement of Voya Funds Trust (File No. 333-59745) on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

/s/ Ropes & Gray LLP

Ropes & Gray LLP

Boston, MA

July 29, 2026