April Heinrichs

April Heinrichs (born February 27, 1964 in Denver, Colorado) was among the first players on the United States women's national soccer team, and was captain of the United States team which won the first ever FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. She finished her international playing career with 46 caps and 35 goals. Heinrich coached the USA women's team from 2000 to 2004, under her tenure team USA finished third in China 2003 world cup, won silver medal at Sydney 2000, and gold medal at Athens 2004 Olympics. In 1998 she became the first female player inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In January 2011, Heinrichs was appointed Development Director for women's soccer by United States Soccer Federation.

Read more about April Heinrichs:  Collegiate Record, Women's National Team Record, College Head Coach, Coaching U.S. Women's National Team, Olympic Committee, Technical Director

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