Heather O'Reilly
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Heather Ann O'Reilly (born January 2, 1985 in New Brunswick, New Jersey and a graduate of East Brunswick High School) is an American women's soccer player. She currently divides her time as a striker between the University of North Carolina, the US Women's National Team, and the New Jersey Wildcats, a W-League team.
Heather made her first appearance with the full National Team on March 1, 2002 against Sweden.
On August 23, 2004, O'Reilly scored the game-winning goal in the Olympics quarterfinal match against Germany, propelling the United States into the final, in which they defeated Brazil for the gold medal.
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