9-06-2024 4:20am

TU STAR

Women’s pro soccer team signs Perry Hall High School, Towson University grad

A professional women’s soccer team has signed a Perry Hall Native.

The United Soccer League’s DC Power FC added Towson University standout Phoebe Canoles, 22, to its attacking ranks ahead of the 2024/2025 season. A native of Perry Hall, Canoles is a three-time All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) selection who played five seasons at Towson University, amassing 21 goals and 24 assists in 71 appearances.

The 5’7″ forward tallied nine game-winning goals and 214 shots during her collegiate career. Canoles was named team captain as a redshirt sophomore in 2021 and retained that role in her junior and senior seasons while leading Towson to a 2023 CAA Championship and NCAA tournament appearance.

Power FC also signed Katie Duong, the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 53rd overall draft pick out of Stanford University who broke out as a star individual player in the USL W League this Summer.

“We are excited to announce the additions of Phoebe [Canoles] and Katie [Duong] to our team for the upcoming season,” said Frédéric Brillant, Head Coach of Power FC. “Both players bring valuable versatility and experience from collegiate soccer. Phoebe [Canoles] stood out to us not only for her attacking abilities, but also for her natural leadership qualities that were instrumental in guiding Towson University to a Coastal Athletic Association Championship. Katie [Duong] is a dynamic midfielder who excelled in college, and we believe she will be a key asset in our midfield.”

Club President Jordan Stuart added, “Phoebe [Canoles] and Katie [Duong] are two young, versatile offensive players that will add grit and tenacity on the field and follow the trend of building a winning culture during the inaugural season. Phoebe is a local Baltimore homegrown player who brings toughness to multiple positions as a two-way competitor. Katie is a recent U.S. Youth National Team Player who has scored goals at the U20 level and was just honored as the USL W League Player of the Month in June and playing her best soccer heading into our season opener.”