10 Things You Need to Know About Lindsey Horan
USWNT star and Lyon player Lindsey Horan has created quite the career for herself. A few immediate thoughts when it comes to Horan are excellent ball skills, sophisticated leadership, and quality passes. Let’s dive into a few facts you may not have known about the midfielder.
1. Gemini
Astrology is part of daily lingo nowadays. Horan was born on May 26, 1994, which makes her a Gemini. Geminis are known to be intelligent and passionate people. Both qualities describe Horan well, with her intelligence being displayed constantly in the midfield area. As for her passion for the game, it is undeniable and can never be doubted.
2. Straight Out of High School
Horan did not take the usual route to professional soccer compared to many American players. After graduating from Golden High School in Colorado, she signed a contract at 18 years old for the French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). There she was able to showcase her extensive skill set along with her eager eye to score as she netted 46 goals in 58 appearances.
3. Diverse Club Career
After playing for PSG from 2012 to 2016, Horan returned to the States, joining the Portland Thorns in the NWSL. Horan’s time there was quite remarkable, as she helped the squad achieve the 2017 NWSL championship with the game-winning goal in the championship match. Her NWSL championship performance earned her the MVP award for that season. In 2023, Horan went back to Division Feminine 1 with Olympique Lyon. What was once a loan contract became a permanent contract, and Horan continues to amaze French audiences.
4. National Team
The USWNT has a long history of legendary players, and Lindsey Horan has continued that tradition. Her stacked career as a member of the women’s national team amazes all with 35 goals in 146 appearances. Along with that, Horan began captaining the squad in 2021 at 27 years of age. She was the youngest to wear the armband since Carla Overbeck in 1995.
5. Bridge Between the Youth and the Vets
As captain, an important role is to unify teammates. Horan effortlessly connects the youthful members, such as Rose Lavelle and Mallory Swanson, with the veterans as a solid midfielder on the field and as an awesome teammate off the field. Becky Sauerbrunn has voiced her complete support of Horan and has even noted Horan as her “co-captain.”
6. Adidas Player
Numerous talents and cultural history have collaborated with the Adidas brand over many years. Horan has added herself to the list of prestigious athletes who represent and are represented by Adidas. Additionally, Horan’s favorite footballer is Lionel Messi and to be under the same brand as he demonstrates the professionalism of Horan.
7. #DogMom
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Lindsey Horan loves her furry friends, specifically dogs. On her Instagram page, Horan is seen cuddling and playing with her furry fellow, Ferguson, on multiple occasions. As many dog moms do, Horan created Ferguson his own Instagram page. Users can find Ferguson and the love he receives from Horan on his page, @sirfergyhoran.
8. Unafraid to Speak Her Mind
Horan made headlines earlier this year when she criticized the wits of American soccer fans. Although her words were inappropriate, Horan did not shy away from sharing her honest opinion. A few weeks later, she apologized for her poorly expressed thoughts. Also, when USWNT teammate Korbin Albert displayed homophobic beliefs, Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan expressed their disapproval of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and actions.
9. Coach Horan?
Even though Horan is very much still in her prime, her career after soccer is one to wonder about. In a recent interview with FIFA, Horan pondered the possibility of taking a coaching position once her playing days are over. Would her leadership and knowledge translate well as a coach? Soccer fans will have to wait and see if Horan does find herself aiming towards the path of coaching.
10. She Wants Gold
Being a bronze medalist in the 2020 Olympics with the USWNT definitely left Horan with an incomplete feeling. As the 2024 Olympics are only a few months away, Horan has expressed an eagerness for a gold medal this time around. Horan and the USWNT are in a unique space, fighting for the redemption of gold. The arrival of new coach Emma Hayes, whom Horan has praised, will occur just before the 2024 Olympics begin. Coach Hayes and captain Horan are no strangers to the big stage, so women’s soccer fans have an exciting tournament to look forward to this summer.
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