Holly Hein

Holly Elizabeth Hein (born October 1, 1991) is an American soccer defender who played for Finnish club Åland United in the Naisten Liiga. She previously played for the Houston Dash and Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

Early life Born in Castaic, California, Hein attended West Ranch High School in Santa Clarita where she played for the varsity soccer team for two years. She also played club soccer for the Irvine Strikers and Real SoCal U18. In 2006, she was part of the USYSA national championship-winning team.

University of Michigan Hein attended the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2013 where she played for the Wolverines for five years.

Seattle Reign FC In July 2014, Hein signed with league-leading Seattle Reign FC. Of the signing, Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey said, "Holly has been training with us for several weeks and has quickly integrated into the group. She'll give us additional depth in the defense, which should prove valuable as we continue our push towards the playoffs."

Honors Seattle Reign FC NWSL Shield: 2014