25 Facts About Heather Mitts

Heather Mitts Feeley was born on Heather Blaine Mitts; June 9,1978 and is an American former professional soccer defender.

Heather Mitts is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and was a member of the US women's national team.

Heather Mitts played in four matches in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the US national team finished second.

Heather Mitts announced her retirement from soccer via Twitter on March 13,2013.

Heather Mitts was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 9,1978, and began playing soccer at the age of six.

Heather Mitts received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and played for coach Becky Burleigh's Florida Gators women's soccer team in National Collegiate Athletic Association competition from 1996 to 1999.

Heather Mitts was part of the defensive line that helped the Gators win their first-ever NCAA Women's Soccer Championship in 1998.

Heather Mitts was named a third-team All-American in 1998 and a first-team All-American in 1999, and became the Gators' all-time record holder in appearances, starts, and minutes played.

Heather Mitts graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in advertising in 2000.

Heather Mitts was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2013.

Straight out of college, Heather Mitts played for Tampa Bay Extreme of W-League in 2000 while waiting for the launch of the new Women's United Soccer Association league.

Heather Mitts was named as a WUSA All-Star in 2003.

Heather Mitts returned to the W-League in 2005, playing sparingly for Central Florida Krush while splitting her time between the United States Women's National Team.

On October 14,2009, Heather Mitts signed with 2010 WPS expansion team Philadelphia Independence, marking her return to play professional soccer in Philadelphia following the demise of the WUSA's Philadelphia Charge.

In January 2011, Heather Mitts signed with the Atlanta Beat and played right defensive back during the 2011 season.

In 2013, Heather Mitts was allocated to the Boston Breakers in the new National Women's Soccer League; however, she retired before the start of the season.

Heather Mitts has represented the United States women's national soccer team in over 100 international matches.

Heather Mitts is a three-time Olympic gold medalist.

On May 12,2007, Heather Mitts tore her anterior cruciate ligament in an international friendly match with Canada.

On May 9,2011, Heather Mitts was named to the US roster for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup tournament in Germany.

Heather Mitts was named to the US roster for the 2012 London Olympics, and played all 90 minutes of the match against Colombia in group stage.

On March 13,2013, Heather Mitts officially announced her retirement from the national team as well as the Breakers.

Heather Mitts serves as a sideline reporter for Philadelphia Union games and has become a team ambassador.

Heather Mitts scored 2 goals in international matches, which are both game winners.

Heather Mitts has served as a studio soccer analyst for ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 during the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and was a sideline reporter for several MLS broadcasts in 2005.