Dayton Dutch Lions FC News Release – www.daytondutchlionsfc.com
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Dutch Lions FC and Wright State University forward Emilie Fillion has signed a professional contract with Dutch club FC Twente. She will travel to Holland Friday and join the team for the second half of the 2013-14 BeNe League season.
FC Twente is currently in second place behind Standard Liege (Belgium), looking to repeat last years’ success and win the Championship.
A native of Saint-Huber, Quebec, Fillion played two seasons with the Dutch Lions, being named to the W-League’s All-Southeastern Conference Team in 2013. Fillion also received national attention in 2013 her bicycle kick goal was featured on ESPN’s top 10 plays.
Fillion completed her career at Wright State in 2013, being named Second Team All-Horizon League after leading the team with eight goals and 21 total points.
“Having Emilie signing a professional contract with our partner club FC Twente is great not just for Emilie, but also for the club and our women’s program,” Dutch Lions Technical Director Sid van Druenen said. “Playing for the Dayton Dutch Lions FC gives players the opportunity to develop towards the dream of playing professional soccer and I am sure Emilie will do well in European professional soccer.
“She is a very determined and strong player with the ability to decide games not only by scoring decisive goals, but also with a tremendous work rate and team spirit. I wish her the best of luck!”
“This is exactly what we set out to accomplish when we started the Dayton Dutch Lions FC four years ago: give players a chance to become professional players, either in the USA or in Europe,” Dutch Lions President Mike Mossel said. “And FC Twente is not just a team; Emilie will soon find out that this is one of the top organizations in Europe when it comes to soccer. Their women’s program is very well structured and marketed.
“Due to her determination and scoring ability I am sure she will contribute to the team and do very well, like she did for us. I am really excited for her and wish her all the best.”
FC Twente is a Dutch professional soccer club that plays in the city of Enschede. The Women’s team won the Championship of the BeNe League in 2013 after beating Standard Liege at home. The men’s team plays in the Premier League and won the national championship in 2010 and the Dutch KNVB CUP in 2011.
“Signing Emilie is good for the dynamics in the team,” FC Twente Head Coach Arjen Veurink said. “She brings experience from another country that can benefit us. With her attacking qualities she will contribute to the team, also bringing extra competition which will be good as well.”