Alex Morgan, a two-time FIFA World Cup champion and one of the most prolific goal scorers in the history of the US Women’s National Team, has announced her retirement from professional football. The announcement came on Thursday, September 7th, alongside the exciting news that she is expecting her second child.
Morgan’s impact on the sport is undeniable. She has been a key player for the USWNT for over a decade, helping them secure World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019. Her impressive goal-scoring record and electrifying performances have made her a global icon and a role model for aspiring athletes around the world.
While this marks the end of her professional career on the pitch, Morgan’s legacy in football will continue to inspire generations to come. She has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in sports and has used her platform to champion women’s empowerment both on and off the field.
Morgan’s final professional match will take place on Sunday, September 10th, as her current team, the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), hosts the North Carolina Courage. This match will be a bittersweet occasion, as fans will have the opportunity to celebrate her career while also bidding farewell to one of the greatest players of our time.
As she embarks on a new chapter in her life, Morgan’s influence on the world of football will undoubtedly endure. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will forever be etched in the annals of the sport.
