September 27, 2024 – USL Super League (USLSL)
DC Power FC News Release
WASHINGTON, DC – DC Power Football Club (“Power FC”) has announced that five elite youth prospects have signed the first Academy contracts in Club history pending league and federation approval, led by Allie Flanagan, 17, of the Virginia Development Academy (VDA) and committed to Wake Forest University Women’s Soccer. Academy players may be selected for game day rosters as a unique benefit to play critical minutes with Power FC in USL Super League matches while maintaining amateurism-status and retention of NCAA-eligibility. With all USL Super League games being featured nationally on Peacock TV, Academy Players will receive unrivaled exposure while playing for Power FC.
Power FC returns to Audi Field for its second-ever home match on Sunday, Sept. 29 against Spokane Zephyr FC with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. To purchase tickets to the match, visit dcpowerfootballclub.com/single-match-tickets.
Power FC Club President Jordan Stuart said, “The USL Super League was launched with player development at top of mind. For the first time ever, this pathway extends access for young women to compete in live games at the highest level of competition available while remaining committed to Division 1 college soccer programs. Our Academy players are not limited to closed-door training sessions with a professional team – instead they will experience a professional environment while also contributing to team results.
Amplifying the visibility of the next generation of top talent will grow the women’s game even more. This is an attainable pathway to female soccer prospects who have already earned distinguished honors among their peers at the youth level and are looking for a new challenge and spotlight to a larger audience.”
A native of Virginia Beach, VA now residing with her family in Northern Virginia, Flanagan becomes the first Academy player in Power FC history amid numerous accolades at the youth soccer level including being recognized as a 2023 United Soccer Coaches All-American and a member of the U.S. Youth National Team (USYNT) Player Pool.
Added Stuart, “Allie Flanagan brings a combination of breakaway speed and finishing ability rarely seen in players her age. Her versatility as both a striker and speedster on the wing, along with her work rate and high soccer IQ under the tutelage of Coach [Bobby] Puppione and Coach [Matt] Lacey at VDA, projects success at the next level. We are thrilled…
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