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Lindsey Heaps Joins Denver Summit FC, Returns Home

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lindsey Heaps, formerly Lindsey Horan, signed a four-year contract with NWSL expansion Denver Summit FC team to begin play in June 2026.
The Golden, Colorado native and U.S. Women’s National Team captain since 2023 expresses excitement about returning home.
She has won NWSL and UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portland Thorns.
She aims to foster a strong team culture at Denver Summit FC.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2013, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) emerged as the premier professional women's soccer league in the U.S., following the failures of previous leagues like WUSA and WPS. The league has expanded from eight to twelve teams by 2024, with notable franchises like the Portland Thorns winning multiple championships, reflecting the growing prominence of women's soccer in American sports culture.

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Story summary

Lindsey Heaps, formerly Lindsey Horan, signed a four-year contract with NWSL expansion Denver Summit FC team to begin play in June 2026.
The Golden, Colorado native and U.S. Women’s National Team captain since 2023 expresses excitement about returning home.
She has won NWSL and UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portland Thorns.
She aims to foster a strong team culture at Denver Summit FC.

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