Heather O’Reilly’s name has been engraved in the American soccer history books ever since she made her U.S. women’s national team debut as a high schooler in 2002.
In recent times, the northern New Jersey native has written a unique chapter in her own story. After ending her national team career in September of 2016, she decided to move abroad and sign with the women’s team of English soccer powerhouse Arsenal.
The 2015 World Cup-winner has flourished in North London, bringing a dash of star power to a team with a big brand name but far less recognition than the men’s squad.