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USWNT Captain Lindsey Heaps Signs With Denver Summit FC, Will Join in June

Her move follows a commitment to complete Lyon's season, with Denver and the NWSL still determining how her deal fits the new High Impact Player rules.

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May 31, 2025; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; U.S. Women's National Team midfielder Lindsey Heaps (10) and China PR goalkeeper Zhi Jie (26) compete for the ball during the second half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The 31-year-old Colorado native signed through the 2029 season and will arrive after finishing the 2025–26 campaign with OL Lyonnes.
  • Team executives say she meets criteria for the new High Impact Player designation, and the club is working with the league on salary-cap treatment.
  • Denver’s inaugural home match is set for March 28 at Empower Field, with season tickets sold out and more than 25,000 seats already sold.
  • The NWSL has scheduled a June World Cup break, so her debut for Summit is expected after play resumes in early July.
  • Heaps, the USWNT captain with about 170 caps and major club and international titles, returns as a marquee hometown addition under coach Nick Cushing.