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 47 caps and 38 goals. In 1998 she became the first female player inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Denver is the largest city and capital of the state of Colorado, United States of America. ... In association football, a cap is an appearance for a national team. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York, is located within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota. ...
She joined the United States national team as an assistant coach in 1995. She later became the team's head coach upon Tony Dicicco's retirement in 2000. 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
During her tenure, Heinrichs was often criticized for failing to lead the previously unstoppable national squad to a major international championship until the 2004 Summer Olympics. While she did lead the United States to wins in international tournaments such as the Algarve Cup, her team failed to win in the 2000 Summer Olympics or 2003 Women's World Cup, despite the unexpected home field advantage gained when the tournament was moved to the United States from China due to the SARS outbreak. The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ... Categories: 2000 Summer Olympics ... The Great Wall of China, stretching over 6,700 km, was erected beginning in the 3rd century BC to guard the north from raids by men on horses. ... Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is an atypical form of pneumonia. ...
Because of her sparse success record, and gossip regarding her strained relationship with team members, Heinrichs' tenure as US coach was long rumored to be questionable. She resigned as coach on February 15, 2005. February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Emerging early as a leader of the team, April was a solid player, rallied her teammates when things seemed to be falling apart, always was there to follow up on a loose ball (either to score or to clear).
Heinrichs was an essential leader and scorer for the U.S. Team as they headed to the China Cup competition in 1988.
Heinrichs is another young woman who has earned her success by being a hard working contributor in all areas of women's soccer for many years.
Heinrichs was the captain of the 1991 U.S. team which won the first-ever Women's World Cup, and along with Michelle Akers and Carin Gabarra, was part of the U.S. trio of strikers dubbed "the triple-edged sword" during the world championship run in China.
Heinrichs completed her career at UNC as the all-time NCAA leader in points scored with 225 (87 goals, 51 assists), a record later eclipsed by Mia Hamm and Tiffeny Milbrett, and then this past season by Danielle Fotopoulos.
Heinrichs was named the women's head coach at the University of Virginia before the 1996 season and led the Cavaliers to four NCAA playoff berths while compiling a record of 52-24-10 with the Cavaliers.
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