DC Power Football Club Signs Local Youth Soccer Talents Valentina Perrotta and Leia Galliani to Academy Contracts
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 22, 2025) – DC Power Football Club (“Power FC”) has announced that two youth prospects have signed Academy contracts pending league and federation approval. 14-year-old U.S. Youth National Team midfielder Valentina Perrotta and Peru U-17 midfielder Leia Galliani join Power FC ahead of the match against Carolina Ascent FC on Sunday, Feb. 23 to kick off the second half of the USL Super League 2024/25 season.
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.
“We are excited to welcome Valentina and Leia to Power FC ahead of our first match of the Spring schedule,” Steven Birnbaum, DC Power Football Club Sporting Director, said. “The DMV has always been a hotbed for talented youth players and fostering emerging talent via Academy contracts remains a top priority for Power FC.”
Perrotta plays for Bethesda SC in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). The 14-year-old standout was called up to the U.S. Youth National Team’s U-14 Identification camp in June 2024 ahead of friendlies against Germany on June 11 and the Netherlands on June 14.
Galliani currently plays for Springfield Youth Club’s 06/07 Girls Academy. Previously, the midfielder played for Virginia Development Academy 07 ECNL and Virginia Marauders FC of the USL-W League. In Spring 2024, Galliani was called up to Peru’s U-17 Youth National team where the midfielder started in two international games against Chile.
Both players will be available for Power FC’s first road game of the second half of the USL Super League 2024/25 season against Carolina Ascent FC on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Valentina Perrotta
Position: Midfield
Birthplace: Rockville, MD
Birthdate: 6/17/2010
Age: 14
Height: 5’5’’
Status: Academy contract
Leia Francesca Galliani
Position: Midfield
Birthplace: Woodbridge, Va.
Country: United States
Birthdate: 2/26/2007
Age: 17
Height: 5’1’’
Status: Academy contract
ABOUT DC POWER FOOTBALL CLUB
DC Power Football Club (Power FC) is one of the founding teams in the United Soccer League (USL) Super League that launched in August 2024. Power FC begins the USL Super League Spring Season on Saturday, Feb. 23 against Carolina Ascent FC on the road. To purchase season tickets, please visit dcpowerfootballclub.com/tickets.
Power FC bridges the journey from youth to professional, connecting the global game to local fans. The club is dedicated to increasing the opportunities for both young girls and women to participate in professional soccer, not just as players but as leaders and champions both on and off the field.
Power FC is headquartered in Washington, DC, and are led by club president and local business leader, Jordan Stuart, who oversees the day-to-day operations at Power FC.
For more information and club updates, please visit www.dcpowerfootballclub.com and find us on social media @DCPowerFC and use the hashtag #BraceForImpact.