Electric City Football Club Announces Two More Statement Signings

Electric City Football Club has agreed to terms with a pair of strikers including former West Ham United and Canadian Premier League Striker Jordan Brown and U Sports All-Canadian and AUS Conference MVP Holly O’Neill.

Photo courtesy of ECFC.

On the Women’s side ECFC has added more firepower to the squad with the addition of striker Holly O’Neill, a 23-year-old Attacker from St. John’s, Newfoundland.

In 2021, O’Neill led all scorers in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference with 12 goals— including six game-winners, the most in Canadian Universities — in 12 regular-season contests. Her performances led to O’Neill being named a AUS First Team All-Star and the Conference’s Most Valuable Player.

At the National U Sports level, O’Neill’s great 2021 season at Memorial University saw her finish 3rd in the country in scoring, was selected as a First Team All Canadian, and was nominated for U Sports Female Soccer Player of the Year.

“Holly is a player that really caught our attention when we were recruiting across Atlantic Canada as a player who has the ability to play at the next level. She has an eye for scoring goals and proved that this past season with the Memorial Sea Hawks scoring 12 goals in 12 matches,” Ribeiro said. “Outside of her ability to score goals, Holly disrupts the opposition's build-up, closing down space and forcing defenders into making decisions under pressure. We are very excited to have a quality player like Holly join our program this season and we are confident that she will be a player the fans will really enjoy watching.”

O’Neill played her youth soccer for the St. John’s Soccer Club from 2006-2016 and also represented the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial team from 2012-2016. She also played on Team Atlantic in 2013 and 2014.

Atlantic University Sport standout Holly O'Neill dribbles the ball for Memorial University. Courtesy of ECFC.

On the Men’s side ECFC has made yet another statement signing with the addition of English striker Jordan Brown. Brown, 25, is a native of London, England and joins ECFC from Icelandic club Fylkir after a spell at German side VfR Aalen. Canadian soccer fans will know Brown from his two successful seasons in the Canadian Premier League, where Brown made 42 appearances and scored 8 goals in all competitions for Cavalry FC.

Brown is fondly remembered by CPL fans as the first goal scorer in Cavalry FC’s history in the club’s inaugural match, a 2-1 victory over York9 in Calgary, Alberta in 2019.

“I wanted to be a part of ECFC because of my relationship and trust in President Rob Jenkins. Rob was the main reason for coming here to Peterborough.” Brown said. “Then when I heard about the community support, the city and the people living here, that was the second piece I was looking for. Thirdly, it was very interesting to me to be able to build something brand new with young and hungry players and staff. Being one of the first players in a club’s history is something special I can tell my grandkids; which not many players get to say in their careers playing in Europe.”

In the 2019 Canadian Championship quarterfinals, Brown scored the opening goal as Cavalry FC upset Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC, knocking them out of the tournament.

“During my time with Cavalry I had the opportunity to watch Jordan Brown day in and day out and see the type of professional and person that he is so I am confident he will be a great fit for us,” said Jenkins, President of ECFC, “Jordan played a key role in the success of Cavalry FC over those first two years through his work ethic, relentless pressing of opponents, and scoring some very memorable and historic goals.”

Brown began his footballing career at the esteemed Arsenal FC academy in North London before switching to the equally revered West Ham United academy in East London. Brown would go on to sign his first professional contract with West Ham United.

In 2016, Brown signed with the widely followed German side Hannover 96’s reserve team, where he had 40 appearances and 9 goals. Brown has also suited up for Chelmsford City FC.

Player announcements are expected to continue over the coming weeks as the team builds its roster leading to training camp in early April. Roster spots are still available and interested players are encouraged to attend open try-outs on April 2. Open Try-Out Registration, Season Ticket Vouchers, and Sponsorship Packages are available now at electriccityfc.com.

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