Goal by Lindsey Heaps

The lack of cohesion in the center of the park is evident for the US, with Emma Hayes continuing to try different combinations

U.S. Women’s National Team captain Lindsey Heaps has opened up on the impact Emma Hayes has had on her leadership style in the build-up to their impending double-header against Spain

Lindsey Heaps is officially back in the National Women’s Soccer League. The longtime U.S. women’s national team captain on Saturday made her debut with Denver Summit FC, her hometown club with which she signed in January, against her former club, Portland Thorns, in the first-ever match played at Centennial Stadium. It was a historic moment for Denver and Heaps, who is a native of Golden, Colo. “It’s a little surreal for me,” Heaps said in her introductory press conference earlier this month. “E

As World Cup fever takes hold, commercials become more patriotic, the U.S. national team jerseys suddenly appear on the backs of influencers, and a few outlets inevitably dust off the “monthlong Super Bowl” take. All of which is magnified this summer as the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 edition. The U.S. men’s national team did its part to fuel this optimism, opening the tournament with a 4-1 statement win over Paraguay on Friday. Even the staunchest skeptics were forced to acknowledge the progress on

PORTLAND, Ore. – Lindsey Heaps singled out Olivia Moultrie, and the Portland Thorns newbie instantly felt like part of the team. “Hey! I know you!” Heaps — then Lindsey Horan — said in 2019, making eye contact with Moultrie and extending her hand. The teen breathed a sigh of relief. She was welcome. The captain said so. The exchange took place almost eight years ago, when Moultrie, now in her sixth season with the Thorns, was a 13-year-old rookie competing in her first training camp and battling

What is the link between Beth Mead, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Sam Kerr's transfers? Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletics Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to discuss the art of a "fine wine" transfer, players who have proven themselves successful and still have time left in their careers to be leaders on any team. The trio breaks down the latest on Kerr's future with Chelsea, Shaw's impact and movement this summer and Mead's recent announcement that she will leave Arsenal this summer. ------------ #nwsl #uswnt #wsl ------------ Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter to get all the latest women's soccer news straight to your inbox every Tuesday: Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Catch the full episodes of Full Time right here

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps tells USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg how she sees the impact of women's sports in Europe through the US.

USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg asks USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps how she feels about the NWSL league expanding to their 18th league franchise.