Loza Abera; First ever Ethiopian Women Professional soccer player

DC Power Football Club announced the signing of striker Loza Abera Geinore, the Ethiopian Women’s National Team Captain who came to prominence this past summer with the USL W League Virginia Marauders FC.
Loza’s signing, pending league and federation approval, marks the first-ever contract for an Ethiopian-born women’s soccer player in a first-division US professional league.
“With the DMV being home to hundreds of thousands of Ethiopians, signing the national team captain will go a long way in endearing Power FC with the Ethiopian fan base in the region and beyond,” club President Jordan Stuart said.
The 26-year-old Abera joins Power FC following a stout international career with Ethiopia in which she serves as captain and has tallied 39 goals in 31 appearances since 2015. She most recently signed with the W League side Virginia Marauders FC at the start of 2024 and led the team with nine goals in eight starts.
Prior to heading to the USL Super League, the five-foot-five forward had several stints in the Ethiopia Women’s Premier League (EWPL) with Hawassa City, Dedebit, and Adama City. Most notably, Abera led CBE SA to four consecutive Ethiopian championships from 2020 to 2024. After six seasons playing in the EWPL, Abera scored over 200 goals and holds the record for most goals in the history of the league.