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DC Power Football Club Signs Jennifer Cudjoe, Ghanaian National Team Deputy Captain and Midfielder

DC Power FC

August 27, 2024 – USL Super League (USLSL)
DC Power FC News Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – DC Power Football Club has announced the signing of Jennifer Cudjoe, a midfielder and Ghanaian National Team deputy captain, pending league and federation approval. The club announced that single-game tickets to Power FC’s inaugural 2024/25 USL Super League season at Audi Field went on sale on Aug. 22. To purchase tickets, click HERE. Power FC will play its home opener at Audi Field against Fort Lauderdale United FC on Friday, Sept. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

“I’m really excited to join Power FC,” said Cudjoe. “I want to bring the learning experience I have had throughout my career to the club and help build a great community and environment. I can’t wait to get started.”

Jennifer Cudjoe, 30, brings a significant amount of professional experience to the midfield after an illustrious eight-year career. The midfielder joins Power FC after spending the 2023/24 season with FC Nordsjælland in the Danish top division. Last season, Cudjoe made 17 appearances for the club and helped lead the team to a Danish League title in addition to winning the 2023 Danish Cup. Prior to joining FC Nordsjælland, Cudjoe played for Sky Blue FC, who rebranded to NJ/NY Gotham FC in 2021, in the NWSL from 2020 to 2022. She made her NWSL debut on June 20, 2020 in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. She appeared in all six Sky Blue matches, starting four, during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. During her 368 minutes in the Challenge Cup, Cudjoe completed 128 passes with an 80.5% completion rate. In August 2020, Gotham FC signed Cudjoe to a multi-year contract on the back of her impressive performances for the club. Cudjoe made 20 total appearances for Gotham FC before departing for Denmark.

“We are excited to bolster our roster with the addition of Jennifer [Cudjoe],” Frédéric Brillant, Power FC Head Coach, said. “She joins us with a lot of professional experience, and she will be an important piece for us in the midfield. She is calm and composed on the ball while also having the ability to break up play and a wide passing range. We’re excited to sign her ahead of the weekend against Tampa Bay Sun.”

The 30-year-old started her career with Hasaacas Ladies F.C. in the Ghanaian Women’s Premier League in 2006. Following her success with Hasaacas Ladies F.C., Cudjoe decided to move to the United States to play for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in the National Junior College Athletic Association…

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