History of Lindsey Heaps in Timeline

Lindsey Michelle Heaps is an American professional soccer player, currently a midfielder for OL Lyonnes in Première Ligue and captain of the United States national team. She is set to join Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in June 2026. Her career highlights include her role as a midfielder, captaining the national team, and her future move to the NWSL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 26, 1994: Lindsey Heaps Birth

On May 26, 1994, Lindsey Michelle Horan, later known as Lindsey Heaps, was born. She is now an American professional soccer player.

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June 1, 2012: Goal Against Seattle Sounders Women

On June 1, 2012, Lindsey Heaps scored a goal playing for Colorado Rush against Seattle Sounders Women, impressing national team players including Megan Rapinoe who called Heaps "a hell of a player".

July 2012: Signs with Paris Saint-Germain FC

In July 2012, Lindsey Heaps signed a six-figure deal to play with Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG).

2012: Top-Ranked College Prospect & Signing with PSG

In 2012, Lindsey Heaps was named the top-ranked college prospect by ESPN. She bypassed a scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and instead signed with Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG).

February 2013: Named to Senior Team Roster

In February 2013, at the age of eighteen, Lindsey Heaps was named to the senior team roster for the 2013 Algarve Cup.

March 8, 2013: First Cap for Senior Team

On March 8, 2013, Lindsey Heaps earned her first cap for the senior team during a group stage match against China at the Algarve Cup.

December 5, 2015: Final Game for PSG and Goal Scored

On December 5, 2015, Lindsey Heaps played her final game for Paris Saint-Germain, a 5–0 win over FCF Juvisy, and she scored the match's opening goal.

December 2015: First Goal for Senior Team

Near the end of 2015, Lindsey Heaps was called up to the senior roster and scored her first goal for the senior team during a 'Woman of the Match' performance against Trinidad & Tobago.

January 4, 2016: Contract Terminated with PSG

On January 4, 2016, Paris Saint-Germain announced that Lindsey Heaps's contract had been terminated to allow her return to the United States.

January 13, 2016: Signs with Portland Thorns FC

On January 13, 2016, Lindsey Heaps signed with the Portland Thorns FC of the NWSL.

2016: Played in Olympic Qualifying Championship

In 2016, Lindsey Heaps was on the roster for the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship and started the opening group stage match against Costa Rica in central midfield. Previously she played as a striker with PSG scoring 46 goals in 56 appearances (2012–16).

July 2018: Named Player of the Month

In July 2018, Lindsey Heaps was named Player of the Month for the NWSL, having scored three goals and helped the Thorns achieve a 3–0–0 record.

September 21, 2018: Named NWSL Most Valuable Player

On September 21, 2018, Lindsey Heaps was named the 2018 NWSL Most Valuable Player.

January 31, 2020: First Career Hat-Trick

On January 31, 2020, Lindsey Heaps scored her first career hat-trick against Panama in the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship, and also assisted goals scored by Lynn Williams and Tobin Heath.

July 24, 2021: 100th Match for USWNT and Goal Scored

On July 24, 2021, Lindsey Heaps played her 100th match for the USWNT, and scored a goal in a 6–1 win over New Zealand in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

January 27, 2022: Joins Olympique Lyon on Loan

On January 27, 2022, Lindsey Heaps joined Olympique Lyon on loan.

June 22, 2023: Transfer to Lyon

On June 22, 2023, the Thorns permanently transferred Heaps to Lyon for a fee of €250,000 (US$274,000) with a conditional bonus of an additional €50,000 (US$54,750).

October 14, 2023: First Hat-Trick for Lyon

On October 14, 2023, Lindsey Heaps scored her first hat-trick for Lyon against Division 1 team AS Saint-Étienne.

November 16, 2024: Second Hat-Trick for Lyon

On November 16, 2024, Lindsey Heaps scored her second hat-trick for Lyon, also against AS Saint-Étienne, in the first 35 minutes of the game.

December 28, 2024: Marriage to Tyler Heaps

On December 28, 2024, Lindsey Heaps married soccer analyst Tyler Heaps. He is now the sporting director and general manager for San Diego FC of Major League Soccer.

2025: Began Using Married Name

In 2025, Lindsey Heaps began using her married name for international matches but continued using her maiden name with Lyon through the remainder of the 2024–25 campaign due to league rules. She started using her married name ahead of the 2025–26 season.

January 12, 2026: Signed by Denver Summit FC

On January 12, 2026, NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC announced that they had signed Lindsey Heaps, who would join her home state team after her Lyon season ended in June.