July 11, 2024 – USL Super League (USLSL)
DC Power FC News Release
WASHINGTON – DC Power Football Club have announced the signings of defender Susanna Friedrichs, center back Amber DiOrio, and 2023 Philippine Women’s Football Association Player of the Year in midfielder Katrina Guillou pending league and federation approval. The three players have ties to the area (with DiOrio and Guillou growing up in the DMV and Friedrichs from Henrico, VA) and join Power FC ahead of the club’s inaugural USL Super League season. For fans interested in pre-sale priority access ahead of Power FC’s inaugural 2024/25 Super League season, click HERE.
“We are pleased to announce the additions of Susanna Friedrichs, Amber DiOrio, and Katrina Guillou to our team,” Frédéric Brillant, Power FC Head Coach, said. “Katrina [Guillou] brings a wealth of experience to our roster and our attacking midfield, having competed at both the club and international levels. Amber [DiOrio] will contribute significantly to our defense, coming off a successful debut season with Pumas in Mexico and the Puerto Rico National Team. Susanna [Friedrichs] has gained valuable experience playing in Italy and Iceland and we look forward to having her strengthen our backline.
“Susanna and Amber add two more players from the Richmond, VA pipeline, joining Anna [Bagley] for Power FC’s inaugural season Katrina is currently one of the best players representing the Philippines at the International level and her World Cup and pro soccer pedigree is a natural fit as an attacking and technical midfielder to our roster,” added Club President Jordan Stuart.
Power FC have added American defender Susanna Friedrichs to their roster. Friedrichs joins Power FC after spending the 2024 season playing for Keflavík in the Úrvalsdeild Women league in Iceland, where she tallied one goal in 12 appearances. Prior to Keflavík, the Henrico, Virginia native logged 449 minutes in nine appearances for Napoli of Serie A Women and was the 2021/’22 Team Player of the Year for Selfoss (Iceland). At the collegiate ranks, Friedrichs was a standout at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where she made 76 appearances for the Rams and was an All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection during her senior season followed immediately by turning professional.
Center back Amber DiOrio joins the club after making seven appearances with Pumas Women in Mexico. The 24-year-old left-footed Gainesville, Va., native spent the previous five seasons with VCU in…
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