Lindsey Horan Bio: Soccer Career, Family & Net Worth

Lindsey Horan stands tall and firm as one of the best players in the NSWL. She is an American professional soccer player known for incredible games. And her passion for soccer led her to become one of the most renowned players in the world.

A wise person once said, “Passion is the prerequisite of success.” Lindsey Horan always had this charm to thrive magic on the soccer field.

Horan currently plays for French club Lyon in Division 1 Féminine and the United States women’s national soccer team.

But if she wasn’t passionate enough, her talent alone might not have driven her to the immense fame she carries today.

NWSL is the premium women’s soccer league in the United States, under the parent organization, the United States Soccer Federation (NWSL).

Playing in the Portland Thorns, she was named the NWSL Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2018.

Before the Thorns, she played with Paris Saint-Germain FC, with which she had cracked a six-figure deal.

Moreover, she has represented the United States Women’s National Soccer Team at different levels; U17, U20, and senior teams.

Now, we will discuss everything significant that has ever happened in Lindsey Horan’s personal and professional life.

Quick Facts 

Early Life, Education, & Family

Lindsey Horan was born on May 26, 1994, in Lakewood, Colorado, United States. She was born to her proud parents, Mark Horan and Linda Horan.

She has an elder brother named Mike Horan. Regarding how the midfielder started playing soccer, Lindsey was 5 when she first showed interest in soccer.

She wanted her mother to coach her; therefore, Linda Horan coached Lindsey for several childhood years.

Similarly, Lindsey’s brother Mike was her childhood play buddy. Mike Horan never underestimated his sister and challenged her ability during soccer practice.

The brother-sister soccer rivalry built Lindsey’s personality as a tough soccer player, always willing to win.

Lindsey has always been a Messi fan. There’s a story about why she has a lot of admiration for the Argentine soccer player.

Horan’s coach at Colorado Rush, Tim Schulz, first recommended following Lionel Messi‘s game plays. Watching how Messi took control of the game and initiated the team’s attack helped her hone her soccer skills.

Personal Life

Horan spent most of her childhood in Golden, Colorado, near Denver. She first attended Golden High School in her hometown.

Moreover, she discovered that her school team would not assist her in achieving her dream of playing for the United States national team.

So she opted to play club soccer with the Colorado Rush and started playing for the Colorado Edge during the U11 tryouts.

She trained vigorously and often chose soccer over her formal education.

Horan’s parents saw the dedication and will in her to become one of the greatest soccer players.

As a top-ranked college prospect by ESPN in 2012, Lindsey Horan let go of the scholarship to play for Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina to play for PSG.

While doing so, Horan became the first elite American female athlete to abstain from college to participate in the European pro leagues.

Consequently, Horan became the first American women’s soccer player to turn professional right after graduating high school.

Offers And Commitments

When Horan finished her junior year, she was about to leave for a family trip to Barcelona, and then she received a life-changing call.

The chairman of Colorado Rush and a former director of the French Ligue 1 club A.S. Monaco, Jerome De Bontin, called her.

The man had deep ties in France; furthermore, he had scheduled a multiweek tryout for Lindsey.

She was offered a position, but her father, Mark Horan, denied the offer because he rooted for his daughter’s graduation.

Later, Paris-Saint Germain FC offered a two-year contract to Horan. Moreover, they committed to giving about $100,000 yearly in salary and expenses.

Hence, Lindsey got associated with them in 2012. Consequently, she had to break her commitment to North Carolina University and its coach Anson Dorrance.

Lindsey Horan | Soccer Career

Club Career

Lindsey Horan got associated with different Soccer Clubs across the United States and France.

Colorado Rush

Horan represented the Colorado Rush in the W-League, an Australia-based women’s soccer league, during the 2012 season.

She played three games for the Colorado Rush and scored two goals in 19 shots made.

Paris-Saint Germain FC

She was associated with the Paris-Saint German FC from 2012 to 2016.

Horan signed a six-figure contract to play with the French professional club Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) in July 2012 and played as a forward (striker) for PSG.

However, Paris Saint-Germain announced Horan’s termination on January 4, 2016. The move was taken to allow her to return to the United States.

She played her final game with PSG in a 5–0 win over FCF Juvisy on December 5, 2015, where she scored the match’s opening goal.

Moreover, in her tenure with the French team, Lindsey Horan recorded 46 goals in 58 appearances.

Portland Thorns FC

Lindsey Horan signed with the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on January 13, 2016.

Horan played in central midfield for the Portland Thorns FC, similar to her national-team role.

She made the only goal in Portland Thorn’s 1–0 win over the North Carolina Courage in the 2017 NWSL Championship.

As a result, she was also named NWSL Championship Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Moreover, Horan scored three goals in July 2018 that helped the Thorns achieve a 3–0–0 record for the month, earning her the Player of the Month award.

Following that, she was named to the 2018 NWSL Best XI and earned the NWSL Most Valuable Player (MVP) on September 21, 2018.

With the Thorns, Horan snatched the Fall Series and the associated Community Shield in 2020, where she was the key player.

Similarly, in 2021, her performance was equally impressive as they went on to win the NWSL Challenge Cup, the Women’s International Champions Cup, and the NWSL Shield.

Her stellar tenure with the Thorns came to an end after Lyon Feminin signed her on loan on January 27, 2022.

Lyon Feminin

Following her loan stint, Lindsey landed a permanent deal with the French team and inked a lucrative deal.

The American star soccer player gave Lyon a 1-0 lead over Juventus in UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage game in 2022.

So far, with Lyon, she has won the Division 1 Feminine League twice, the Coupe de France Feminine, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

On June 22, 2023, Lindsey signed a contract extension keeping her with the team until June 2026.

Injury

Lindsey missed the 2022 SheBelieves Cup, the tournament set to start in February, but she could not participate due to a knee injury, as reported by her coach Vlatko Andonovski.

The coach also noted that Racing Louisville midfielder Jaelin Howell would replace her for the SheBelieves Cup.

Later, she was announced as 100 percent fit ahead of the CONCACAF W Championship in 2023.

International Career

2010-2015

The former Thorns player represented the United States women’s national under-17 soccer team at the 2010 CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship.

She was the leading scorer for the team in the tournament.

Similarly, she played for the United States women’s national under-20 soccer team at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship.

Horan contributed to the team’s victory against Guatemala. She scored four goals, including a hat trick against Guatemala, in the group stage.

Horan was also prepared to play in the 2012 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. However, she could not participate because of a severe knee injury that required surgery.

Lindsey Horan was 18 years old when she was named to the senior team roster for the 2013 Algarve Cup in February.

Moreover, she earned her first cap for the senior team during a group-stage match in the Algarve Cup against China on March 8, 2013.

Later, she was again called to the senior roster at the end of 2015 and recorded her first goal for the senior team against Trinidad & Tobago in December 2015.

Moreover, she was honored with the Woman of the Match award.

2016-2020

Lindsey Horan was on the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship roster.

She had the opportunity to start the opening group stage match against Costa Rica in central midfield.

In 2016, she was appreciated for her role in central midfield after returning to the national team.

Further, Horan was called up for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and she recorded her first World Cup goal in the opening game against Thailand on June 11.

She then scored her first career hat trick on January 31, 2020, against Panama in the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship.

Horan played her 100th match for USWNT on 24 July 2021 and scored a goal in a 6-1 win over New Zealand in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

On September 3, 2022, she played a friendly match against Nigeria in Kansas City, Kansas.

As of July, Lindsey has 130 caps, scoring 28 goals and 33 assists for the national team.

Career Statics

Lindsey Horan’s statistics given below are believed to be correct and reliable.

Clubs

• Colorado Rush: appearances (3), goals (2)
• PSG: appearances (76), goals (54)
• Portland Thorns: appearances (135), goals (32)
• Lyon: appearances (11), goals (5)

Salary & Net Worth

Lindsey Horan reportedly has an estimated net worth of around $1-$5 million as of 2024.

Her deal with Lyon included a fee of $274,000 (€250,000) with a conditional bonus of an additional $54,750 (€50,000), making her the most expensive player in the history of the US Women’s National Team, surpassing Alex Morgan‘s $271,000 (€240,000).

During her time with the Thorns of NWSL, she earned around $40,000 weekly and an estimated annual salary between $500,000-$600,000.

Similarly, she reportedly earned a six-figure salary with Paris Saint-Germain FC.

Moreover, Lindsey enjoys her luxurious life and travels around different parts of the world on vacation.

Unfortunately, no more information regarding her assets like a bungalow, car, bank balance, etc.

Relationships | Boyfriend

Lindsey is not married yet, but this beautiful soccer player is now engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Tyler Heaps.

He took to Twitter to announce the news of her being engaged to Tyler. He tweeted a collage of pictures of them with the caption “forever ❤️.”

Her fiance is also available on Instagram under the handle @tjheaps. However, his account is private, making it difficult for us to extract any information from his profile.

Horan posts photos of her and Tyler on her social media handles occasionally.

Looking at their social media post, it’s evident that the two are living an ecstatic life together and maybe playing to share their wedding vows very soon.

Besides, she seems to love pets and is a proud parent of her pup, Ferguson.

Social Media Presence

American professional soccer player is active on different social media platforms. She communicates with her fan through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

On Facebook, Horan is active as @lindesyhoranofficial. Most of Horan’s Facebook feed is covered with highlights and activities related to soccer games.

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— Lindsey Horan (@LindseyHoran) May 22, 2022

Lindsey is available on Instagram as lindseyhoran10, boasting an impressive following of 324k. 

Her Instagram posts are mostly related to her career, and she often posts pictures of the place she travels.

On Twitter, the soccer player is active as @LindseyHoran with 141.5k followers.

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