Orange County SC announced the signing of former MLS Rookie of the Year and midfielder Dillon Powers who last played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. Pending league and federation approval, Powers is the second signing in two weeks for the team.
“We are delighted to add Dillon, a first-class professional with lots of experience to our team,” Oliver Wyss, OCSC President of Soccer Operations said. “Despite some early season injuries to a few key players, our goal of winning the USL Championship Final has not changed and we feel with the addition of Ugo and now Dillon we have added top-quality to our already talented roster!”
Powers, 30, returns to the U.S. after a two-year stint in Europe where he helped Dundee United gain promotion from the Scottish Championship to the Scottish Premiership. The seasoned MLS veteran will be a strong presence in the OCSC midfield.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a club that has quality throughout the side,” Powers said. “I’m excited to put my stamp on it and help the team achieve its goal of bringing a championship to Orange County this year.”
Following a successful collegiate career, Powers was selected 11th in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. Powers appeared in 30 games and scored five goals while assisting on six goals. His instant success notched him MLS Rookie of the Year honors. Powers added nine more goals and 19 assists over the course of the next four seasons.
Orange County SC announced the signing of former MLS Rookie of the Year and midfielder Dillon Powers who last played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. Pending league and federation approval, Powers is the second signing in two weeks for the team.
“We are delighted to add Dillon, a first-class professional with lots of experience to our team,” Oliver Wyss, OCSC President of Soccer Operations said. “Despite some early season injuries to a few key players, our goal of winning the USL Championship Final has not changed and we feel with the addition of Ugo and now Dillon we have added top-quality to our already talented roster!”
Powers, 30, returns to the U.S. after a two-year stint in Europe where he helped Dundee United gain promotion from the Scottish Championship to the Scottish Premiership. The seasoned MLS veteran will be a strong presence in the OCSC midfield.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a club that has quality throughout the side,” Powers said. “I’m excited to put my stamp on it and help the team achieve its goal of bringing a championship to Orange County this year.”
Following a successful collegiate career, Powers was selected 11th in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. Powers appeared in 30 games and scored five goals while assisting on six goals. His instant success notched him MLS Rookie of the Year honors. Powers added nine more goals and 19 assists over the course of the next four seasons.
He was traded to Orlando City SC and made 16 appearances before moving to Scotland to play for Dundee United. In his two seasons in Europe, Powers scored a goal and added an assist in 22 appearances.
"Dillon is an experienced player that I am excited to work with,” OCSC head coach Braedan Cloutier said. “He will bring competitiveness and a range of passing that we are looking for from our central midfield."
Powers hails from Plano, TX where he prepped at Plano Senior High School and was named Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The midfielder played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2012 and was named captain during his senior season. He represented the U.S. U-18 and U-20 teams. He competed in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
Powers will be available for selection and able to debut for OCSC’s next game at Phoenix Rising FC, a battle between the top teams in the Pacific Division, on Saturday, August 14. The game kicks off at 7:30p on ESPN+.
Transaction
Orange County SC sign Midfielder Dillon Powers, August 2021
Name: Dillon Powers
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 170lbs
Born: February 14, 1991
Birthplace: Plano, TX
Social Media: @powerhour5
He was traded to Orlando City SC and made 16 appearances before moving to Scotland to play for Dundee United. In his two seasons in Europe, Powers scored a goal and added an assist in 22 appearances.
“Dillon is an experienced player that I am excited to work with,” OCSC head coach Braedan Cloutier said. “He will bring competitiveness and a range of passing that we are looking for from our central midfield.”
Powers hails from Plano, TX where he prepped at Plano Senior High School and was named Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The midfielder played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2012 and was named captain during his senior season. He represented the U.S. U-18 and U-20 teams. He competed in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
Powers will be available for selection and able to debut for OCSC’s next game at Phoenix Rising FC, a battle between the top teams in the Pacific Division, on Saturday, August 14. The game kicks off at 7:30p on ESPN+.
Transaction
Orange County SC sign Midfielder Dillon Powers, August 2021
Name: Dillon Powers
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 170lbs
Born: February 14, 1991
Birthplace: Plano, TX
Social Media: @powerhour5