Before she became an international player, Horan played in the NWSL for the Colorado Rush. In 2018, she was voted NWSL MVP. She has provided 34 assists and scored 25 goals since joining the USWNT. She played in France before moving to the United States, and now plays for Colorado.
Horan played for the Colorado Rush
Lindsey Horan was a soccer player from an early age. The Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club recruited her to be a member of their U12 Nike Team. Linda Horan, Linda's mother and assistant coach, encouraged her to take up the sport. From there, her competitive journey began. She began her career playing club soccer for Colorado Rush before focusing on the United States Women's National Team. She was part of the USWNT for 108 times, scoring 25 goals and assisting 34 times.
Horan's college, high school and college careers took her to many places around the globe. She was a 2012 player for the Colorado Rush in W-League. She scored two goals while shooting 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.
In 2018, she was named NWSL MVP
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 also led in league touches, duels, aerial duels won and successful passes made in the opponents’ half.
Horan joined Portland Thorns FC as a player in 2016. She has played a key role in the team's rise and achievement of the NWSL championship. She won the game against North Carolina Courage. Recently, she was named to the USWNT World Cup qualifying roster. She has made 56 international appearances and scored six goals. Horan's performance on the field has earned her her MVP award.
She has 25 goals, and 34 assists for USWNT.
Lindsey Horan played soccer from a young age. Her potential was evident right away. She was only 12 years old when she was recruited to the U12 Nike Team at 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. She hasn't looked back since. 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, despite being young, has already made an impact on the USWNT. Horan's 25 goals and 34 assists earned her a spot in the team history. She is a consistent starter and has been a key part of their success.
She started her career in France
Lindsey Horan, then just eighteen years of age, decided to become a professional and join Paris Saint-Germain. This shocking decision shocked the entire soccer community. Horan was already an accomplished player and had originally committed to playing at the University of North Carolina. She decided to stay in France, where she could make a name in professional soccer.
Horan was still playing in her youth club and had a crush upon Messi, one the top USWNT players. After a family trip to Spain, Horan's youth club coach called her and offered her an opportunity to try out for the French club. Horan, her family and a brief break from college led to Horan moving to France to train with the team. Horan was not allowed to make any official appearances on behalf of the team in order for her NCAA eligibility.
She will join Olympique Lyonse on loan through June 2023
USWNT Midfielder Tim Horan has agreed to a French loan deal with Olympique Lionnais until June 2023. The deal will see him join the club in 2019 season. Horan will be joining USWNT teammate Catarina Macario at the club. Both players have been part of the Lyon squad since last year and will continue to be part the team.
The move comes as no surprise given Horan's recent history in Europe. From 2012 to 2016, she was a player in France with Paris Saint-Germain. She recently won the Women's World Cup at Lyon, and she has signed a contract extension to Thorns FC. She will remain in the US until 2025.