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Lindsey Heaps Debuts as Denver Chases Playoffs vs Portland

7/18/2026

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Lindsey Heaps makes her Denver Summit FC debut on Saturday at Centennial Stadium against the Portland Thorns.
Heaps signed a pre-contract in January after completing a season with OL Lyonnes.
Centennial Stadium, built for $25 million, will be transferred when a $150 million Baker-neighborhood stadium opens in 2028.
Denver, sitting at 4-4-5 and chasing a playoff spot, faces a Portland Thorns side led by USWNT star Sophia Wilson that is 8-3-4.

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Lindsey Heaps makes her Denver Summit FC debut on Saturday at Centennial Stadium against the Portland Thorns.
Heaps signed a pre-contract in January after completing a season with OL Lyonnes.
Centennial Stadium, built for $25 million, will be transferred when a $150 million Baker-neighborhood stadium opens in 2028.
Denver, sitting at 4-4-5 and chasing a playoff spot, faces a Portland Thorns side led by USWNT star Sophia Wilson that is 8-3-4.