The Houston Dash have signed midfielder Caity Heap, the club announced today. Per league and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Heap will be available for selection in the Dash's season opener against the Chicago Red Stars at BBVA Compass Stadium tonight (7:30 p.m. CT; TICKETS).
"I'm really excited for Caity to sign her first professional contract with the Houston Dash. She is a player I've had my eye on since before the college draft,” Dash head coach Randy Waldrum said. “Her college coach, Tom Stone at Texas Tech, kept me updated on her progress, and I was delighted when she became available for us.