PORTLAND, Ore. – It’s moments after she’s received the award, one she learned about the day before. The media session is over, where every question Lindsey Horan could possibly face about her 2018 National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player honor has been asked, answered, and streamed live to the world.
Outside Providence Park’s KeyBank Club, her gaze turns to a phone, immediately emoting at the face of a mentor.
“Oh, Tim!” she says, tearing up, seeing a video posted by Colorado Rush to their Twitter account. Tim Schultz, president of the Rush and one of the most influential people in Horan’s soccer life, had just congratulated his prize pupil on winning the NWSL’s biggest individual honor.