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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | John F. Heaps IV | ||
| Date of birth | August 2, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Nashua, New Hampshire, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | New England Revolution | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1998 | Duke Blue Devils | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2001 | Miami Fusion | 73 | (8) |
| 2001– | New England Revolution | 243 | (9) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009– | United States | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 November, 2009. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Jay Heaps (born August 2, 1976 in Nashua, New Hampshire) is an American soccer player who currently plays for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
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Career
College
After graduating from Longmeadow High School, Heaps played college soccer at Duke University from 1995 to 1998, spending most of his time playing forward. He was named first team All-ACC all four of his years, was a three-time finalist for the Hermann Award, and as a senior was awarded the Missouri Athletic Club Award as the nation's top college player. Additionally, Heaps played for the Duke University basketball team under Mike Krzyzewski from 1996 to 1999.
Professional
After graduating from Duke, Heaps was drafted second overall in the 1999 MLS College Draft by Miami Fusion, and was named MLS Rookie of the Year after playing 2511 minutes for the team in midfield and defense. In his second year, Heaps was named an MLS All-Star, while registering 5 goals and six assists for the Fusion. Before the 2001 season, he was traded to the New England Revolution in exchange for Brian Dunseth. In the
International
As of February 2009, Heaps had played more MLS matches (289) than any other American player who had not received a cap for the United States.[1] On June 25, 2009, Heaps received his first call-up for the United States for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. On July 11, 2009, Heaps made his debut with the United States against Haiti.
Honors
New England Revolution
Individual
- MLS Rookie of the Year: 1999
See also
References
- ^ Scaryice (2009-02-16). "Most MLS Games Without A USMNT Cap". Climbing the Ladder. http://usasoccer.blogspot.com/2009/02/most-mls-games-without-usmnt-cap.html. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
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