US football icon Alex Morgan retired from professional soccer after playing 13 minutes in her final game for the San Diego Wave. The two-time World Cup winner, who announced her retirement on Thursday, received an outpouring of support from fans and teammates. Morgan’s career was marked by success on the field and advocacy for equality in women’s sports.
Two-time World Cup champion and USWNT legend Alex Morgan has announced her retirement from professional football. The announcement came alongside the news that she is pregnant with her second child. Morgan will play her final professional match on Sunday, September 10th, as her San Diego Wave team takes on the North Carolina Courage.
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings after securing gold at the Paris Olympics. This marks a significant achievement for the team, which had fallen to fifth in the rankings earlier this year. The USWNT’s victory over Brazil in the Olympic final solidified their position as the world’s best women’s football team.
Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) defeated Brazil 1-0 to claim their fifth gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. This victory marks another historic achievement for the dominant USWNT.
The US Women’s National Team, looking to regain their dominance after a disappointing World Cup, faces Brazil in the gold medal match of the Paris Olympics. Under new coach Emma Hayes, the US has had an undefeated run, hoping to cap it off with victory against a strong Brazilian team.
The US Women’s National Team will play England at Wembley Stadium in November, marking a return to the site of their 2012 Olympic victory. This will be the first match for US head coach Emma Hayes in her native country since taking over the team earlier this year. The match will be the USWNT’s penultimate match of 2024, with a second European match yet to be announced.
Sophia Smith scored two goals, including one in the 44th minute, to lead the United States to a 4-1 victory over Germany in their Olympic group stage match. The win advances the USWNT to the quarterfinals. Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams also scored for the Americans, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing World Cup performance.
The US Women’s National Team kicked off their Olympic journey with a commanding 3-0 victory against Zambia, showcasing a strong performance highlighted by Mallory Swanson’s brace and Trinity Rodman’s goal. New coach Emma Hayes secured a win in her first major tournament with the team, setting the stage for their pursuit of a record fifth Olympic gold medal.
Alex Morgan, a three-time Olympian and two-time Women’s World Cup champion, surprisingly missed the cut for the U.S. Olympic team. Coach Emma Hayes opted for a younger roster, signaling a shift towards the 2027 World Cup. This move sparks debate and questions about Morgan’s future with the national team.
