Tobin Heath's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tobin Heath. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Tobin Powell Heath is a highly decorated American former professional soccer player celebrated for her skill and accomplishments as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team. She secured Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012, as well as FIFA Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. Additionally, she earned a silver medal at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Heath was recognized as U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2016 and U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2009 and known for her exceptional skill.

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2004: USL W-League Runners-Up and Champions of Northeast Division

In 2004, Tobin Heath played with the PSA Wildcats, where she helped the team become USL W-League Runners-Up and Champions of the USL W-League Northeast Division.

2005: USL W-League Championship

In 2005, Tobin Heath played with the PSA Wildcats, where she helped the team win the USL W-League Championship and become Champions of the USL W-League Northeast Division.

2005: All-America Team Selection

In 2005, Tobin Heath was named to the Parade Magazine All-America team.

2006: NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship

In 2006, Tobin Heath helped lead UNC to the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship title.

2006: Joined University of North Carolina

In 2006, Tobin Heath joined the University of North Carolina (UNC) and was part of the All-America 2006 national championship team. She made 23 appearances at left midfield, scoring four goals and assisting nine.

2006: Champions of the USL W-League Northeast Division

In 2006, Tobin Heath played with the New Jersey Wildcats, then known as PSA Wildcats, and helped the team become Champions of the USL W-League Northeast Division.

2008: NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship

In 2008, Tobin Heath helped lead UNC to the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship title.

2008: Gold at Beijing Summer Olympics

In 2008, Tobin Heath won a gold medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics playing as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team.

2009: U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year

In 2009, Heath was named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year. She also earned two more caps for the USWNT in 2009, both appearances against Canada in July.

2009: NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship

In 2009, Tobin Heath helped lead UNC to the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship title.

2009: USL W-League Western Conference Title and W-League Championship Title

In 2009, Tobin Heath played one season with California's Pali Blues, who won the USL W-League Western Conference title and the W-League Championship title.

2011: FIFA Women's World Cup debut

In 2011, at the age of 23, Heath made her FIFA Women's World Cup debut in Germany, appearing in four matches. In the World Cup final, her penalty shot was saved, contributing to the U.S. loss against Japan 3–1 on penalties.

2012: U.S. Olympic team member

In 2012, Heath was a member of the U.S. Olympic team, playing in all six matches and starting four. She recorded three assists during the tournament against France, Colombia, and New Zealand.

2012: Gold at London Summer Olympics

In 2012, Tobin Heath won a gold medal at the London Summer Olympics playing as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team.

July 2013: Joined Portland Thorns FC

In July 2013, after completing the season with Paris-Saint Germain, Tobin Heath joined the Thorns and helped them attain a third-place finish in the NWSL. The Thorns won the 2013 NWSL Championship.

2015: FIFA Women's World Cup Champion

In 2015, Heath was a regular starter for the USWNT at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, starting five of seven games. Heath scored in the 54th minute of the World Cup Final. The U.S. defeated Japan 5–2 to win the World Cup.

2016: NWSL Player of the Month

During the beginning of the 2016 NWSL season, Tobin Heath was named NWSL Player of the Month for April. She notched five assists in five games and broke the NWSL's record for assists in a regular season, also being named team captain.

2016: U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

In 2016, Heath appeared in 20 games for the U.S., scoring 6 goals and adding 8 assists. Heath was named 2016 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after receiving 40% of the vote, ahead of Crystal Dunn.

2017: Back Injury and Return to NWSL

In 2017, Tobin Heath missed the majority of the NWSL season due to a back injury, and she took on a role as Youth Technical Director within the team's Development Academy. She returned for the end of the season and helped her team win the NWSL Championship.

2018: Nomination for U.S. Female Player of the Year

In 2018, Heath finished the year with 7 goals and 6 assists while appearing in only 10 games. She was one of five nominees for the 2018 U.S. Female Player of the Year, but Alex Morgan won the award.

2018: CONCACAF Women's Championship

In 2018, Heath scored 4 goals at the CONCACAF Women's Championship, including two goals in a semi-final match against Jamaica. The U.S. won that game 6–0 and clinched a spot in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was named to the Best XI for the CONCACAF Women's Championship.

2018: Return from Injury and NWSL Best XI

In 2018, after recovering from ankle surgery, Tobin Heath returned to the Thorns lineup, scored 7 goals, and added 7 assists. She was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for August and to the 2018 NWSL Best XI.