Before she became an international player, Horan played in the NWSL for the Colorado Rush. In 2018, she was named NWSL MVP. Since joining the USWNT, she's scored 25 goals and assisted 34 others. She played in France before moving to the United States, and now plays for Colorado.
Horan was a Colorado Rush player
Lindsey Horan started playing soccer as a child. Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club invited her to join their U12 Nike Team. She was encouraged to pursue the sport by her mother and assistant coach, Linda Horan. It was then that her competitive journey began. She started playing club soccer in Colorado Rush and then switched 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 and high school careers have taken her around the world. In 2012, she was a player for Colorado Rush in the W-League. Her goals were two and her shots were 19 respectively. She signed a six-figure deal with Paris Saint-Germain FC, France later. Since then, she has been a forward for PSG.
She was named NWSL MVP 2018
Lindsey Horan (midfielder for Portland Thorns FC) was named the 2018 NWSL MVP. The midfielder tallied 13 goals in 22 starts and was named to the NWSL's Best XI. She also led the league in touches, duels, aerial duels won, and successful passes completed in the opponents' half.
Horan joined the Portland Thorns FC in 2016, and has since been instrumental in the team's rise to the NWSL championship. She won the game against North Carolina Courage. Recently, she was named to the USWNT World Cup qualifying roster. She has appeared in 56 international games and scored six goals. Horan's contributions on the field led to her MVP Award, which is her first.
She scored 26 goals and provided 34 assists to the USWNT.
Lindsey Horan started playing soccer at a young age and showed the potential right away. At 12 years old, she was invited to join the U12 Nike Team of the Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club. Linda Horan her mother and her assistant coach encouraged her play and helped her pursue her dreams of becoming professional soccer players. Since then she has never looked back. Today, she's participated in 108 international tournaments for the United States Women's National Team.
Horan is only 20 years old, but she has already made a significant impact on the USWNT. Horan's 25 goals and 34 assists earned her a spot in the team history. She is a strong starter and has played a major role in their success.
She began her career as a Frenchwoman in France.
Lindsey Horan turned pro at age eighteen and joined Paris Saint-Germain. The soccer world was shocked by this decision. 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.
While she was still playing for her youth club, Horan had a crush on Messi, one of the USWNT's top 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. After a brief break from college, Horan and her family moved to France and trained with the team. Horan did not appear for the team as she wanted to keep her NCAA eligibility.
She will be joining Olympique Lyonnais, a French side, on loan until June 2023
USWNT's midfielder, Horan, has agreed to sign a loan deal with Olympique Lyon until June 2023. This will allow him to join the club for the 2019 season. Horan will join Catarina macario, USWNT teammate at the club. Both players were part of the Lyon squad last season and will continue to play for the team.
This is no surprise considering Horan's past European experience. From 2012 to 2016, she played in France for Paris Saint-Germain. She was recently awarded the Women's World Cup of Lyon by Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 to 2016.