Jay Heaps

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Jay Heaps
Personal information
Full name John F. Heaps IV
Date of birth (1976-08-02) August 2, 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1995–1998 Duke Blue Devils
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2001 Miami Fusion 71 (8)
2001–2009 New England Revolution 243 (9)
Total 314 (17)
International career
2009 United States 4 (0)
Managerial career
2011– New England Revolution
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jay Heaps (born August 2, 1976) is a former American soccer player. He is the current head coach for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.

After a successful college career at Duke University, Heaps spent his entire professional playing career in Major League Soccer, initially with Miami Fusion, and then with New England Revolution, for whom he made over 250 appearances in all competitions. Towards the end of his career Heaps also played with the United States men's national soccer team, earning four caps at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Career

Heaps playing in the 2006 MLS Cup.

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 Hermann Trophy by the Missouri Athletic Club, marking him 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 2006 MLS Cup Championship, his penalty kick was saved by Pat Onstad, winning the championship for the opposing Houston Dynamo.

Heaps announced his retirement from the game on December 3, 2009.[1]

Post-playing career

Since announcing his retirement from professional soccer, Heaps has joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, providing customized investment advice and portfolio management for ultra high net worth individuals.

In 2010, Heaps became the color commentator for the New England Revolution games on Comcast SportsNet New England, alongside Brad Feldman.

Coaching career

On November 14, 2011, Heaps was named the head coach for the New England Revolution. He replaced former Revolution coach Steve Nicol whose contract was not renewed following the 2011 Major League Soccer season.[2]

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.[3] 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.

Coaching record

As of June 25, 2013
Team From To Record
G W L T Win %
New England Revolution November 11, 2011 Present 49 14 22 13 028.57
Total 49 14 22 13 028.57

Honors

New England Revolution

Individual

References

  1. ^ http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091202&content_id=7744242&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp
  2. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/blog/2011/11/revolution_to_n.html Revolution to name Heaps
  3. ^ Scaryice (2009-02-16). "Most MLS Games Without A USMNT Cap". Climbing the Ladder. Retrieved 2009-02-16.

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