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Lindsey Heaps Advocates for French League Improvement

2/11/2026

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Lindsey Heaps, captain of OL Lyonnes, reflects on her time in France, where she won the Olympics, World Cup, and Champions League.
As she prepares to return to the NWSL with Denver, she emphasizes the need for greater competitiveness in the French league.
Despite Lyonnes' dominance, Heaps says many clubs lack professionalism.
She aims to help Lyonnes reclaim the European crown, citing unity and teamwork as essential.

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Story summary

Lindsey Heaps, captain of OL Lyonnes, reflects on her time in France, where she won the Olympics, World Cup, and Champions League.
As she prepares to return to the NWSL with Denver, she emphasizes the need for greater competitiveness in the French league.
Despite Lyonnes' dominance, Heaps says many clubs lack professionalism.
She aims to help Lyonnes reclaim the European crown, citing unity and teamwork as essential.