Before she became an international player, Horan played in the NWSL for the Colorado Rush. In 2018, she was named NWSL MVP. She has provided 34 assists and scored 25 goals since joining the USWNT. She was born in France and played for Colorado before moving to the United States.
Horan played for the Colorado Rush
Lindsey Horan began playing soccer at an early age. Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club offered her a spot on their U12 Nike Team. She was encouraged to pursue the sport by her mother and assistant coach, Linda Horan. From that point, her competitive journey began. After playing club soccer with Colorado Rush, she switched her focus to the United States Women's National Team. She has made 108 appearances for the USWNT and scored 25 goals and assisted 34 times.
Horan's college, high school and college careers took her to many places around the globe. In 2012, she played for the Colorado Rush in the W-League, scoring two goals while taking 19 shots. Later, she played for Paris Saint-Germain FC in France, where she signed a six-figure contract. Since then she has played for PSG as a forward.
She was named NWSL MVP for 2018
Lindsey Horan, a midfielder for the Portland Thorns FC, was named the 2018 NWSL MVP on Thursday. The NWSL's best XI was also named for the midfielder who scored 13 goals in 22 starts. She was also the league's leader in touches, duels and aerial duels won.
Horan joined the Portland Thorns FC in 2016, and has since been instrumental in the team's rise to the NWSL championship. She scored against North Carolina Courage the game-winner and was recently included in the USWNT World Cup qualifying teams. She has appeared in 56 international games and scored six goals. Horan's performance on the field has earned her her MVP award.
For the USWNT, she has scored 25 goals and assisted with 34 more
Lindsey Horan, a soccer player from an early age, showed promise. When she was just 12 years old, she was recruited to the U12 Nike Team for the Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club. Her mother, Linda Horan, and her assistant coach encouraged her to play and pursue her dreams of becoming a professional player. Since then, she has never looked back. Today, she's played in 108 international games as part of the United States Women's National Team. Her goals include 34 assists and 25 goals.
Horan is a young player who has made a mark in the USWNT despite her youth. Her 34 assists and 25 goals have earned Horan a place on the team's historical roster. She is a solid starter and has been a crucial part of their success.
She began her career as a Frenchwoman in France.
Lindsey Horan made the decision to join Paris Saint-Germain as a pro when she was just 18 years old. This decision sent shockwaves throughout the soccer landscape. Horan, who was already a gifted player, had made a commitment to play at the University of North Carolina. But, Horan decided to stay and make a name herself in the professional soccer world.
Horan was still playing in her youth club and had a crush upon Messi, one the top USWNT players. Horan's youth coach reached out to her after a family vacation to Spain and offered her a chance to try out for the French team. Horan, her family and a brief break from college led to Horan moving to France to train with the team. Horan did not make any official appearances for the team in order to preserve her NCAA eligibility.
She will join Olympique Lionnais on loan until June 20,23.
A USWNT midfielder has agreed to a loan deal with French side Olympique Lyonnais until June 2023, joining the club for the 2019 season. Horan will be joining USWNT teammate Catarina Macario at the club. Both players are part of Lyon's squad since last season.
This is no surprise considering Horan's past European experience. From 2012 to 2016, she played in France for Paris Saint-Germain. Recently, she won the Women's World Cup Lyon. She has now signed a contract extension at Thorns FC. It will allow her to stay in the USA until 2025.