Lindsey Horan Scout Report At USWNT & Portland Thorns 2021: Making An Attacking Impact All Around – Player Analysis

Lindsey Horan has been one of the United States national teams pillars in the last few years, as well as being one of Portland Thorns’ most reliable and valuable players in the last four NWSL seasons, with plenty of goals and assists in her career so far.

Most of her goals were scored for her national team, the Portland Thorns, and with a lesser degree for Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, as she had a four-year experience at the French capital during which she scored 46 goals and was an important squad player.

Her experience in Europe at an early age helped her become a more mature player as she had the opportunity to play against teams like Lyon in Division 1 Féminine and UEFA Women’s Champions League, even though she didn’t face teams like Barcelona Femení, Bayern Munich Frauen or Chelsea Women at that time.

In this Lindsey Horan scout report, we will explore the main traits of Lindsey Horans style of play while focusing on her attacking contribution with the Portland Thorns and the USWNT.

Moreover, ahead of the Olympic games participation, it would be beneficial to study how Horan is a fundamental and very impactful player for her national team’s tactics from different perspectives.

Lindsey Horan Roles And Positions

Horan is naturally a central midfielder who combines between attacking and defensive roles since she has the physicality needed for defensive duels and the skills for helping in playmaking and being efficient in the build-up.

However, what distinguishes the 27-year-old from other midfielders is her excellent attacking abilities and finishing skills, which enable her to add value to any team she plays for.

Lindsey Horan Heat Map

As you can see in this heat map, Lindsey Horan covers almost the whole pitch as she is a dynamic player who retreats to defend when necessary and moves a lot without the ball upfront.

Moreover, she advances a lot to the final third, and we also find her quite often inside the box, either waiting for a pass or penetrating with the ball by herself.

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