USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps is officially rostered with Denver Summit FC and is available for this weekend’s clash against the third-place Portland Thorns. This isn’t just a regular season game, folks. After months of waiting, Summit fans could finally see their star suit up for the first time this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, making it a must-watch NWSL doubleheader.
The Homecoming That Just Got Real
Lindsey Heaps is a Colorado native, born and raised in Golden, playing youth club soccer with the Colorado Rush right there in the Denver area. She left her home state at 18 to play for Paris Saint-Germain in 2012. After that, she came back to the States, joining the Portland Thorns in 2016. Her contract with Denver Summit was announced all the way back in January, but she was still under contract with OL Lyonnes. Now, after five seasons in France, where she racked up 10 trophies, including that massive 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League title, she’s back in the NWSL. This match is a double homecoming: back to Colorado *and* facing her old club. Heaps spent six seasons with the Thorns, scoring 31 goals in 105 appearances, winning NWSL MVP in 2018, and leading them to the 2017 NWSL Championship and two NWSL Shields in 2016 and 2021. Talk about a legendary return!
“I’m incredibly excited to come home to Colorado and join Denver Summit FC,” Heaps said back in January, already hyped for this moment. “This club represents something special, not just for the league, but for this community and for the next generation of players growing up here… I can’t wait to begin this next chapter in Denver this summer.” Summit FC Head Coach Nick Cushing is just as pumped, saying her “world-class talent and leadership will make an immediate impact both on the field and in our locker room.”
Denver’s Rocky Road Gets a Superstar Boost
This arrival couldn’t be coming at a more crucial time for Denver Summit. It’s their inaugural season, and while they’ve had some memorable moments, like a record-breaking home opener, they’re currently on a two-game winless streak since the NWSL returned from the World Cup break. They desperately need a spark, and a player of Heaps’ caliber is more than just a spark, she’s a bonfire. Bringing in a player who won 10 trophies in France and was an NWSL MVP with Portland? That’s the kind of move that changes momentum. This isn’t just about getting a star on the field, it’s about the leadership, the experience, and the sheer winning mentality she brings to a club trying to find its footing.
So, get ready! Saturday’s matchup is not just a game, it’s a statement. Can Heaps immediately lift her new team out of their slump against her old squad? You know Portland will be itching to show her what she’s missing. After Denver and Portland battle it out, fans can stick around to catch Bay FC and North Carolina Courage. Don’t miss this one, it’s gonna be wild!
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