Knudsen signed for Toppserien club Team Strømmen in 2008, after spending a decade with Skjetten SK.
She made an immediate impact with a goal against SK Trondheims-Ørn and was praised by assistant coach Monica Knudsen (no relation) for her ability to play in midfield or attack.
This emulated her older brother Jon Knudsen who played in the 2008 Norwegian Football Cup Final for Stabæk Fotball.
[2] She was unable to match Jon's winner's medal as Strømmen lost 3–1 to Røa IL.
[5] Knudsen's brother Jon also played football for Norway at international level, as a goalkeeper.