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Lindsey Heaps recalls winning her first UEFA Women's Champions League title with OL Lyonnes in the 2021/22 season and now hopes for a second in what may be her final European game for the club. The American midfielder will face Barcelona in the final in Oslo and sees this as a special moment as she plans to return to Colorado to join Denver Summit afterward.
Heaps reflected on her journey, noting that reaching the final holds added meaning as it coincides with the end of her time at OL Lyonnes. She previously played in the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain and quickly found success after joining OL Lyonnes in January 2022, winning the trophy just months later.
Discussing the 2024 final, Heaps expressed pride in the team’s progression, emphasizing their unity, determination, and improvement over the season. OL Lyonnes had an almost flawless league phase but fought hard in the knockout rounds, overturning deficits against Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals and holders Arsenal in the semi-finals to reach the final.
She highlighted the team’s resilience, stating that facing tough opponents tested their mentality and growth in a demanding season. The final will be a significant milestone for Heaps and OL Lyonnes as they aim for another trophy at Ullevaal Stadion.