Link: https://equalizersoccer.com/2026/07/18/heaps-makes-denver-debut-in-comeback-win-over-portland/

U.S. women’s national team captain and Colorado native Lindsey Heaps made her debut for the Summit Saturday in a 2-1 comeback win over her former team, the Portland Thorns. There was Colorado talent galore on display in the win at Centennial Stadium.

What a way to open your account

In the 86th minute, NWSL rookie Natalie Means came off the bench to score her first career goal and the game-winner. The latest goal of the season for the Summit was assisted by Heaps, the 10th overall in her NWSL career and her third career game-winner. This win marks the Summit’s first points of the season when conceding first in a match, 0-3-0 before Saturday’s comeback.