Lindsey Heaps comes home: USWNT captain signs with Denver Summit FC

Story bySeth Vertelney, USA TODAYMon, January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTC·4 min readLindsey Heaps is coming home. NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC has made a major statement ahead of its inaugural season, signing the U. S. women's national team captain on a contract through 2029. Heaps will join up with her hometown team in June at the conclusion of the season with her current team OL Lyonnes. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe move looks like a no-brainer for all parties. Heaps returns home to play in front of friends and family, while the Summit have their franchise cornerstone and a local star to create buzz in the Denver market."There's just so much joy and happiness knowing that there's a professional women's soccer team in Denver, and now that I get to be a part of it, it's just such a special feeling," Heaps told USA Today Sports. Chicago Stars FC: $70 million. Owner: Laura Ricketts.