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Heather O'Reilly, United States footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Heather O
Heather O'Reilly
United States
January 2, 1985
midfielder
Heather O'Reilly is an American former professional women's soccer player who played as a midfielder. She played for the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT), with whom she won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women's World Cup. From 2003 to 2006, she played college soccer for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). During her club career, O'Reilly played for the New Jersey Wildcats (USL W-League), Sky Blue FC (WPS), Boston Breakers (WPSL Elite and NWSL), FC Kansas City (NWSL), Arsenal (FA WSL), North Carolina Courage (NWSL), and Shelbourne (WNL).

Upon her initial retirement from international play in September 2016, she is one of the world's most capped soccer players with over 230 international appearances to her name. She is a skilled flank player, currently tied for fifth with Julie Foudy in USWNT history for assists. She is also the eighth most capped player in USWNT history. On October 27, 2019, she played her final match for the North Carolina Courage before retiring, winning the 2019 NWSL championship.

She is currently an analyst for Fox Sports. O'Reilly announced on July 28, 2022, that she would be coming out of retirement to play for Women's National League side Shelbourne and take part in their upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League campaign. She scored a match-winning goal against ZNK Pomurje on her debut.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Heather O'Reilly with her 2012 Olympics gold medal
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Heather Ann O'Reilly
Date of birth: (1985-01-02) January 2, 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth: East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s): Midfielder/winger
⚽ College career:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006: North Carolina Tar Heels
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005: New Jersey Wildcats 9 (8)
2009–2011: Sky Blue FC 50 (4)
2012–2014: Boston Breakers 44 (14)
2015–2016: FC Kansas City 27 (3)
2017–2018: Arsenal 24 (3)
2018–2019: North Carolina Courage 21 (1)
2022: Shelbourne 4 (0)
⚽ International career:
United States U-19
United States U-21
2002–2016: United States 231 (47)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Heather O'Reilly: 2011 goal lives on
10 years ago • 11.6K views
Estimated Revenue • $32

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Channel Image Heather O'Reilly's Story - "One Nation. One Team. 23 Stories."
10 years ago • 126.91K views
Estimated Revenue • $355

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Channel Image Heather O'Reilly On Retirement And What The Futures Holds
5 years ago • 8.17K views
Estimated Revenue • $23

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Channel Image WNT vs. Thailand: Heather O'Reilly Goal - Sept. 15, 2016
8 years ago • 24.34K views
Estimated Revenue • $68

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Channel Image Heather O'Reilly Retirement Tribute (nearly) All USWNT Goals
7 years ago • 1.25K views
Estimated Revenue • $4

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Channel Image Heather O’Reilly: Is Miedema the best striker in the world? - The Soccer Show
4 years ago • 5.09K views
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Channel Image WNT vs. Thailand: Highlights - Sept. 15, 2016
8 years ago • 268.28K views
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Channel Image Carli Lloyd Reacts to Heather O'Reilly's Retirement
9 years ago • 10.74K views
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Channel Image Three-star United States dismantle Colombians
13 years ago • 181.89K views
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Channel Image MESSI OR RONALDO? | Rapid Fire with Jodie Taylor and Heather O'Reilly
7 years ago • 75.42K views
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Channel Image Homare Sawa: I couldn't repeat that shot
10 years ago • 97.07K views
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Channel Image This Soccer Star's SECRET to Breaking Into the NWSL | Riley Tiernan
12 days ago • 287 views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Carli Lloyd joins Heather O’Reilly’s US Women’s team for 7-v-7 TST event - Equalizer Soccer

Heather OReilly Scores One of Six Goals in NC Courage Match Celebrating her Career - NC Courage

Former UNC star Heather O’Reilly on life, coffee and the one soccer rule she would change - Charlotte Observer

Soccer Legend Heather O'Reilly on Being Defined by Winning, Mental Health, & American Ninja Warrior - Front Office Sports

Carli Lloyd, Ali Krieger, Heather O'Reilly and the US Women win TST 2025 and $1 million prize with victory over Yuki Nagasato’s Bumpy Pitch FC - Goal.com

  • Goal.com
  • Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Carli Lloyd’s game-winner, USWNT reunion and a $1 million prize: TST balances fun with fire - The New York Times

US Women eye another $1M prize at TST with expanded field - WRAL.com

  • WRAL.com
  • Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

TST North Carolina | Popular event announces expanded women's bracket, players and match dates in Cary - ABC11

  • ABC11
  • Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

National Soccer Hall of Fame: O'Reilly, Heath and Sam Mewis eligible for induction for first time - Soccer America

Soccer Stars Heather O’Reilly and Lori Lindsey Team Up for New NWSL Show - SiriusXM

  • SiriusXM
  • Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

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