Jay Heaps

Soccer player and coach, MLS All-Star

Jay Heaps - Soccer player and coach, MLS All-Star
Born

August 2nd, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defender in Major League Soccer, primarily with the New England Revolution from 1999 to 2010. Participated in over 300 matches and helped the team reach the MLS Cup final three times. After retirement, transitioned into coaching and served as the head coach for the New England Revolution from 2011 to 2017. The coaching tenure included leading the team to the playoffs in several seasons.

Played for New England Revolution

Coached New England Revolution

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