Tobin Heath

A mercurial attacker presence, Tobin Heath contributed mightily to one of the most successful eras of the U.S. Women’s National Team. A player who graced the pitch 181 times for her country, Heath took part in three Women’s World Cups, lifting the trophy in 2015 and 2019, as well as four Olympic Games, winning gold in both 2008 and 2012 and bronze in 2021.

Heath finished her international career with 42 assists and 36 goals, one of which came as the capping goal in the 5- 2 win against Japan in the 2015 World Cup Final. Additionally, she helped the U.S. claim the 2014 and 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship, as well as the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament titles. 

Winner of U.S. Soccer’s Women’s Player of the Year in 2016, Heath appeared in 16 World Cup matches, eight World Cup qualifiers and 18 matches at the Olympics. 

After appearing for Atlanta Beat and Sky Blue FC over two seasons in Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), Heath went on to play eight seasons in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Seven of those came with the Portland Thorns between 2013 and 2019, and one for OL Reign in 2022. 

A three-time NWSL Best XI selection in 2016, 2018 and 2019, Heath scored the game-winning free kick to lead the Thorns past the New York Flash in the 2013 NWSL championship match and was selected as the game’s Most Valuable Player. She also helped the club win the 2017 NWSL championship, as well as the 2016 NWSL Shield. 

Heath also played four seasons abroad, featuring for Paris Saint-Germain in France from 2012-14, and English sides Manchester United (2020-21) and Arsenal (2021-22). She was elected to the Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.