U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan has congratulated her fiancee Tyler Heaps, who has been appointed San Diego FC’s chief soccer officer and assistant sporting director.
Heaps has worked in various roles in the sport, serving as U.S. Soccer’s director of sporting analytics, the hRight to Dream Academy — whose network includes San Diego FC.
The Southern California side will begin play in MLS next season, and announced its first major signing last week: Mexico star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, who will be San Diego FC’s first Designated Player.
“Been really cool to see how you’ve helped form this new club, but even cooler seeing you at your first press conference, speaking on the club and announcing a massive player,” Horan wrote.
“Can’t wait to be San Diego FC’s biggest fan. Proud of you @tjheaps.
“PS – Can somebody please send me a Chucky jersey!!!”
“We want him to be able to express his special qualities,” Heaps said of Lozano at the press conference on Thursday.
“We’re taking all that into consideration, but certainly with the type of player he is and the work rate that he provides the team, it makes my job a lot easier in terms of finding players who want to play with and can play with him.”
Horan and Heaps announced their engagement in June 2023.
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