WASHINGTON, D.C. (July X, 2026) – DC Power Football Club have announced that they have
acquired Chicago Stars FC defender Sam Cary Angel on loan through the Fall 2026 Gainbridge
Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
“Signing Sam to DC is a huge move to bolster our defense for this upcoming season,” Steven
Birnbaum, DC Power Football Club Sporting Director, said. “She brings experience and stability
to the backline, and her addition further strengthens our roster ahead of the season.”
Angel comes to DC Power from the Chicago Stars FC of the National Women’s Soccer League
(NWSL), having made four appearances and amassing 201 minutes played. Prior to Chicago,
Angel spent two years playing abroad in Sweden for IFK Norrköping. In 2024, she helped IFK
Norrköping finish 5th place in the Damallsvenskan, their highest league finish in team history.
Over two years, she made 38 appearances, scoring three goals and cementing herself as a
staple of their backline. Angel played her collegiate career for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes
from 2019 to 2023, winning two Big Ten titles and winning the Defensive Player of the
Tournament award in 2023. She graduated leaving the program as the all-time leader in games
played (97), games started (96), and minutes played (8,322).
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Sam Cary Angel
Position: Defender
Birthplace: St. Charles, Missouri
Country: United States
Birthdate: 10/26/2000
Age: 25
Height: 5’8″
Status: Domestic
