Lindsey Heaps, United States footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Lindsey Heaps is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Première Ligue club OL Lyonnes and captains the United States national team. She will join Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in June 2026.

Heaps began her career with France's Paris Saint-Germain at age 18 in 2012, emerging as a prolific scorer. In 2016, she joined the NWSL's Portland Thorns, winning NWSL Most Valuable Player in 2018. She was a leading player for the Thorns during their 2017 championship season, scoring the winning goal in the championship game. After six years in Portland, she joined French powerhouse Lyon, winning the UEFA Women's Champions League in 2022.

Heaps made her senior debut for the United States and was named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year in 2013. She was part of the team that won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and captained the team to win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year in 2021.