Overview

• Heath, 37, confirmed on July 10 that she will retire from professional soccer after three years sidelined by a left knee injury.
• Over the past three years she underwent two major surgeries and spent tens of thousands of dollars chasing a return to the field.
• The midfielder leaves with 181 caps and 36 goals for the USWNT and won two World Cups (2015, 2019) and two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012).
• Her final professional appearance came in August 2022 for OL Reign before recurring knee issues made further play impossible.
• Teammates and fans, including Megan Rapinoe and her partner and podcast co-host Christen Press, have paid tribute to her technical skill and leadership.