Denver Summit co-owner Jordan Angeli, a former professional women’s soccer player, first met Heaps when the future USWNT captain was a teenager. Lindsey Heaps loves Denver and Denver loves Lindsey Heaps 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FVYfQlzKnZ — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 4, 2026“It’s so special for her because she gets to return to the league and play at home,” O’Hara says. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn returning to Denver, Heaps takes up her mantle as the captain of her club, in addition to her captaincy of the USWNT. Heaps credits USWNT manager Emma Hayes with helping shape her leadership style, and the pair has consequently forged a tight-knit relationship. Heaps Banger Alert 🚨USWNT x @VW pic.twitter.com/0WNIoRq6Gw — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) March 1, 2026As the USWNT captain, Heaps stands on the shoulders of giants.