Heather O'Reilly

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America Scores inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have confident and character to make a difference in the world.

Right to Play uses sport and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict and disease in disadvantaged communities.

The Women’s Sports Foundation advances the lives of girls and women through sport and physical activity.

Updates

Wed, Jun 5th 2013, 11:26

Hometown Summer Soccer Clinic Announced!

Heather is excited to announce the addition of another date for the Heather O’Reilly Soccer Academy. Heather’s “Hometown Summer Soccer Clinic” will be held on June 22nd, 2013 from 12:00pm — 3:00pm Eastern Time.

Please see the Academy tab of our site for more details and sign up HERE.

Sun, Jun 2nd 2013, 11:21

U.S. Women Defeat Canada 3-0 in Toronto

The U.S. Women’s National Team closed out U.S. Soccer’s Centennial Celebration Weekend with a 3-0 win against Canada at a sold out BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. Two second-half strikes from Alex Morgan and a closing goal from Sydney Leroux gave the U.S. a 3-0 against the hosts.

See more at USSoccer.com

Mon, May 20th 2013, 13:10

Heather discusses college and USWNT experiences

The U.S Women’s team has been at the center of success in the sport, boasting four Olympic triumphs and two World Cup victories. Over the past eleven years Heather O’Reilly has been an integral part of the setup, having amassed a massive total of 185 caps at just 28. O’Reilly has already had a fair share of big moments which include scoring the winner in the 2004 Olympics semi final against Germany and netting the equaliser against North Korea in the 2007 World Cup.

Aditya Balaram: Unlike in many other countries, women’s football is almost on par with men’s football in the USA. What would you attribute this to?

Heather O’Reilly: I think we still have a long way to…

Wed, May 15th 2013, 18:39

Boston Breakers remain unbeaten

The Boston Breakers scored halfway through the first half, and Washington equalized just six minutes into the second half, but the Breakers held on for the 1-1 tie Saturday night in front of 4,027 at the Maryland SoccerPlex. With the draw, the Breakers remain unbeaten at 2-0-2.

“We had some good chances at the end. It would’ve been nice to take home the win, but we’ll take the tie on the road,” Breakers Head Coach Lisa Cole said.

The Breakers fought off some early pressure from the Spirit, who were looking for their first win of the season. Heather O’Reilly had a couple of great opportunities early, but Washington keeper Ashlyn Harris was on her game and denied any scoring opportunity early…

Wed, May 1st 2013, 16:39

O'Reilly Named NWSL Player of the Week

Boston Breakers midfielder Heather O’Reilly was voted the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Week by the media for Week 3 of the 2013 NWSL season.

O’Reilly, 28, scored both goals for the Boston Breakers in a 2-1 victory over the Western New York Flash on Saturday at Shalen’s Stadium in Rochester, N.Y.

“I’m super excited. I’m happy for the team’s performance and the win,” O’Reilly said. “To win on the road in this league is tough. I’m excited about where this team is at right now. We’ve seen a lot of growth in the team, and we’re a lot more comfortable.”

The East Brunswick, N.J. native canceled out Flash forward Samantha Kerr’s opening goal to tie the game at…