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

Her deal runs through 2029, with league officials still sorting how it fits under the new High Impact Player rule.

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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

  • Heaps will complete the European season with Olympique Lyonnais and is expected to report to Denver in June 2026.
  • She will miss the expansion club’s early fixtures, including the March 28 home opener, with league play set to pause for a June World Cup break.
  • Contract terms were not disclosed, and Denver is working with the NWSL to determine the salary‑cap treatment under the High Impact Player mechanism.
  • The 31-year-old midfielder captains the USWNT with roughly 170 caps and has won the 2019 World Cup, 2024 Olympic gold, and major club titles in France and the NWSL.
  • Denver’s launch continues to gain traction, with season tickets sold out and more than 25,000 tickets sold for the first match at Empower Field at Mile High.