Dionne hails from Easton, Pennsylvania, USA and begun her football career at just four years of age in her local hometown team. At eight she moved to another local side, Bethlehem, and remained there until she began High School aged sixteen. Naturally gifted she was picked for the squad at Nazareth High School, Pennsyvania but upon her move to College she gave up Football and concentrated on Field Hockey and Lacrosse.

Following College she has played for various teams in Los Angeles, California and then Florida where she also coached.

Favourite Football Team- US Ladies National team Pre 94. Favourite player- Michelle Akers, Favourite food- Mash Potatoe, Favourite Music- 80's rock, Favourite Band- Fleetwood Mac, Favourite TV Prog- Lost, Favourite Film- A time to kill. Sporting personality that she would most like to meet- Pele.

Colchester United are pleased to have signed her services for the squad for the 09-10 season.