Horan played for the Colorado Rush in NWSL before she became an internationally-ranked player. She was the NWSL MVP in 2018. Since joining the USWNT, she's scored 25 goals and assisted 34 others. She was an international player before coming to Colorado.
Horan played the Colorado Rush
Lindsey Horan played soccer from an early age. The Colorado Rush Youth Soccer Club recruited her to be a member of their U12 Nike Team. Linda Horan (her mother) encouraged her to play the sport. It was then that her competitive journey began. She played club soccer for Colorado Rush, then shifted her focus to the United States Women's National Team. She made 108 USWNT appearances and scored 25 goals, while also providing 34 assists.
Horan has traveled the globe through her college and high school experiences. In 2012, Horan played in the W-League for Colorado Rush. She scored two goals and shot 19 times. Later, she signed six-figure contracts with Paris Saint-Germain FC. Since then she has played for PSG as a forward.
In 2018, she was named NWSL MVP
Lindsey Horan, an assistant midfielder with the Portland Thorns FC was named as the 2018 NWSL MVP. 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 Portland Thorns FC in 2016 and has been an integral part of the team's rise towards the NWSL title. She scored against North Carolina Courage the game-winner and was recently included in the USWNT World Cup qualifying teams. She has been to 56 countries and scored six goals. Horan's performances on the field have led to her MVP award, which is her first.
She scored 26 goals and provided 34 assists to the USWNT.
Lindsey Horan played soccer from a young age. Her potential was evident right away. When she was just 12 years old, she was recruited to the U12 Nike Team for 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 has made an impact in the USWNT, despite her young age. Horan has been a fixture in the USWNT's history with her 25 goals and 34 assists. She is a consistent starter and has been a key part of their success.
She began her career in France.
Lindsey Horan, then just eighteen years of age, decided to become a professional and join Paris Saint-Germain. This shockwave shook the soccer world. Horan was already a highly skilled player who had previously committed to playing for the University of North Carolina. However, she chose to stay in France and establish herself as a professional soccer player.
Horan was still playing in her youth club and had a crush upon Messi, one the top USWNT players. Horan's youth team coach called her after a family trip in Spain and offered her the opportunity to try for the French club. Horan and her entire family left college for a brief period and moved to France to train with this team. Horan didn't make an official appearance for the team to maintain her NCAA eligibility.
She will join French side Olympique Lyonnais on loan until June 2023
USWNT midfielder Horan has signed a loan agreement with Olympique Lyonnais, France until June 2023. He will be joining the club for the 2019-season. Horan will be joined by Catarina macario, USWNT partner. Both players are part of Lyon's squad since last season.
The move comes as no surprise given Horan's recent history in Europe. She played previously in France with Paris Saint-Germain between 2012 and 2016. 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.