Jay Heaps

Jay Heaps is a retired American soccer player who spent his entire professional career with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS). He then transitioned into coaching and served as the head coach of the New England Revolution from 2012 to 2017.

Heaps primarily played as a defender throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and ability to play both as a center-back and right-back. He played over 250 games for the New England Revolution as a defender.

As a player, Jay Heaps was a member of the New England Revolution when they reached the MLS Cup Final in 2002, 2005, and 2006. While they fell short of winning the championship on each occasion, Heaps was an integral part of the team's success. He was also named an MLS All-Star in 2005.

Following his retirement as a player, Jay Heaps joined the New England Revolution coaching staff in 2010. He served as an assistant coach for two years before being appointed as the head coach in 2012. He remained in that role until 2017.

Since leaving the New England Revolution, Jay Heaps has remained involved in the soccer world. He has worked as a soccer analyst for various media outlets, providing commentary and analysis on games and tournaments. Heaps has also been involved in youth soccer development initiatives in the New England area.