The Mexico international and the USWNT captain posed for a photo while the U.S. use San Diego FC’s training ground ahead of the SheBelieves Cup final

Lozano and Heaps exchange jerseys during chance encounterUSWNT using San Diego FC facilities during the international breakU.S. face Japan in the final of the SheBelieves CupGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED

In an unexpected crossover of soccer stars, San Diego FC’s Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and U.S. Women’s National Team captain Lindsey Heaps crossed paths at the club’s training ground. The encounter occurred as the USWNT was utilizing San Diego FC’s facilities in preparation for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup final against Japan.

As San Diego FC embarks on its inaugural MLS season and the USWNT gears up for international competition, this moment symbolizes the shared aspirations and mutual respect between players across different leagues and national teams.

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The USWNT, in preparation for the final, are training at San Diego FC’s training ground ahead of their clash against Japan and are thus being hosted by the MLS debutants. The meeting between Lozano, one of MLS’s high-profile newcomers, and Heaps, a stalwart of the USWNT, underscores the growing connection between men’s and women’s soccer in the United States.

The U.S. have advanced to the final after defeating both Colombia and Australia over the past week, while Japan themselves found victory against the same opposition.

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While the USWNT face Japan in the final game of their current international break, San Diego FC are currently gearing up to face St. Louis CITY SC in their next MLS clash. That is before they face Real Salt Lake City on March 8 and then Columbus Crew at home a week later.