8 January 2013
Katrin Ómarsdóttir joins Liverpool Ladies FC after spending a season in the USA sandwiched between two seasons in Sweden. The 25 year old midfielder has played international football at all levels for Iceland gaining 48 caps and scoring 8 goals.
Katrin Ómarsdóttir joins Liverpool Ladies FC after spending a season in the USA sandwiched between two seasons in Sweden. The 25 year old midfielder has played international football at all levels for Iceland gaining 48 caps and scoring 8 international goals.
Katrin made her senior debut at the age of 14 for KR-Iceland. She played for KR until 2008 when she left to join the University of California, Berkeley; whilst there she played for the Golden Bears. In 2010 and 2012 she also played for Kristianstads DFF – Sweden and in 2011 Katrina played a season in the USA with Orange County Waves who finished top of the WPSL.
Katrin’s game is a mixture of skill, power and speed. She is an excellent passer of the ball and is very creative offensively. Katrina played in Iceland’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2009 team and has contributed to Iceland’s fifteenth FIFA ranking.
On signing her Liverpool contract Katrin said: “I like the environment, philosophy and vision the Club has. It is my hope that my talent, ability, and mentality will help the club move forward in the direction they want to take. I'm looking forward to the work ahead and to join the Liverpool Ladies.”
Liverpool Ladies manager Matt Beard commented: “I'm delighted Katrin has decided to join Liverpool Ladies. She is a hardworking, creative central midfield player, she scores goals and is a great passer of the ball. She can also play on the right hand side of midfield which gives us flexibility and more options.”
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