Lindsey Horan was on the plane ride home a successful showing at the She Believes Cup, where she dawns the USWNT’s three stars and showed she’s ready to be part of the team’s next generation when we caught up with her recently.
Her journey started as a talented youngster with the Colorado Rush, where she learned the game, became the top college prospect in the country but opted instead for an adventure abroad with Paris Saint-Germain.
Now back stateside and readying for her debut season in the NWSL with the Portland Thorns, Horan is showing the culture in her game and the abilities she sharpened with Rush on the international stage in the Stars and Stripes set up.
Horan answered our questions about how the club impacted her development as an elite youth player and taught her lessons she still uses everyday in her professional career. With the ultimate goal being a trip to Rio this summer and claiming a gold medal, Horan is rooted in the Rush way and serves as an inspiration to young players across the country.
SOCCER.COM: Tell us about joining Colorado Rush, your first memories with the club and your first team. What made the club the right choice for you and when did you know it?