US Women's Football Great Alex Morgan Bids Farewell in Final Game of Career
4 months ago

US Women's Football Great Alex Morgan Bids Farewell in Final Game of Career

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US soccer icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement. ALEX MORGAN WALKS OFF THE PITCH FOR THE LAST TIME ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XRsTSyjifP— ESPN September 9, 2024 The fairytale farewell didn’t quite follow the script, however, with Morgan seeing a 10th-minute penalty attempt saved just seconds before San Diego equalized through Kennedy Wesley. That goal was the cue for Morgan to be substituted in the 13th minute — reflecting her jersey number — and she blew kisses to all corners of the ground and hugged each of her teammates before leaving the field to repeated chants of “Alex Morgan.” ‘No tears, yet’ Speaking before the game, Morgan said she had managed to keep her emotions in check as she readied for the end of her career. Morgan’s 14-year international career saw her score 123 goals, fifth on the US women’s national team all-time list, with 53 assists.

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Football great Alex Morgan bids farewell in final match
4 months ago

Football great Alex Morgan bids farewell in final match

The Hindu  

US football icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement. That goal was the cue for Morgan to be substituted in the 13th minute - reflecting her jersey number - and she blew kisses to all corners of the ground and hugged each …

Star athletes from across sports offer accolades as Alex Morgan prepares for last pro match
4 months ago

Star athletes from across sports offer accolades as Alex Morgan prepares for last pro match

Associated Press  

WNBA star Caitlin Clark used the word “legend.” Gymnast Simone Biles offered thanks for elevating women’s sports. As Alex Morgan prepared for her final professional match on Sunday, the accolades for the retiring U.S. soccer star came from across the sports landscape — from Biles to fellow U.S. soccer player Christian Pulisic. Thanks for elevating women’s sports!” She added both …

Alex Morgan leaves women’s soccer ‘in an amazing place’ to focus on expanding her family
4 months ago

Alex Morgan leaves women’s soccer ‘in an amazing place’ to focus on expanding her family

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she’d be the only player there from the San Diego Wave. She’s confident she’s done all she can both on and off the pitch for the women’s game, which she said is in “an amazing place.” “I will be playing limited minutes this weekend, but nonetheless, it’s …

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
4 months ago

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child

Associated Press  

Over the course of a career that included two women’s World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal, Alex Morgan elevated the women’s game through her play on the field and activism off it. In addition to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, Morgan also won a gold medal with the United States at the 2012 London Olympics and …

Alex Morgan retires as a soccer star who changed the game for women
4 months ago

Alex Morgan retires as a soccer star who changed the game for women

LA Times  

I wasn’t looking for Alex Morgan when I stopped by the San Diego Wave’s sprawling practice facility last month. “In a storied USWNT program, Alex has been one of the all-time bests to wear the jersey,” said Jill Ellis, who coached Morgan to her two World Cup titles and then, as president of the Wave, made Morgan the centerpiece of …

Alex Morgan left off USWNT headed to Paris Olympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Morgan left off USWNT headed to Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

Veteran forward Alex Morgan won’t be going to the Paris Olympics after surprisingly being left off the roster by U.S. national team coach Emma Hayes. But I felt that I wanted to go in another direction.” AP AUDIO: Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics One of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team’s most …

U.S. Soccer announces women's Olympic roster, leaving out longtime star Alex Morgan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Soccer announces women's Olympic roster, leaving out longtime star Alex Morgan

NPR  

U.S. Soccer announces women's Olympic roster, leaving out longtime star Alex Morgan toggle caption Maja Hitij/Getty Images Soccer star Alex Morgan, the longtime cornerstone of the U.S. women's national team, will not participate in this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The roster announcement Wednesday by U.S. Soccer marks the first time since 2008 that Morgan has missed an Olympic Games. …

Alex Morgan left off U.S. women’s soccer team’s Olympic roster, likely ending international run
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Morgan left off U.S. women’s soccer team’s Olympic roster, likely ending international run

LA Times  

Alex Morgan has been left off a U.S. roster for a major world championship for the first time since the 2008 Olympics. The five forwards Hayes took over Morgan include Portland’s Sophia Smith, the top scorer in the NWSL the past two seasons and the league’s most valuable player in 2022; Chicago’s Mallory Swanson, who led the national team with …

Many stars at Women’s World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage
1 year, 5 months ago

Many stars at Women’s World Cup juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage

Associated Press  

Alex Morgan was speaking to reporters at the Women’s World Cup when she had to excuse herself to Facetime her young daughter before the toddler’s bedtime back home in the United States. Forget about orange slices, players such as Morgan, Katrina Gorry of Australia and Cheyna Matthews of Jamaica are redefining what it means to be a “soccer mom.” There …

USWNT’s Alex Morgan talks World Cup free of ‘distractions’ after equal pay: ‘It feels really good’
1 year, 5 months ago

USWNT’s Alex Morgan talks World Cup free of ‘distractions’ after equal pay: ‘It feels really good’

New York Times  

U.S. women’s national team star Alex Morgan spoke Tuesday about the difference between Women’s World Cup cycles in 2019 — when 28 USWNT players sued U.S. Soccer for pay discrimination — and this year’s tournament. Morgan said “it feels really good” to be able to focus on the competition rather than “distractions” after U.S. Soccer and the USWNT’s two senior …

How Alex Morgan has grown from soccer’s ‘it girl’ to an American hero chasing history
1 year, 5 months ago

How Alex Morgan has grown from soccer’s ‘it girl’ to an American hero chasing history

LA Times  

It’s a scene repeated wherever Alex Morgan goes: tiny girls decked out, like her, in ponytails and a No. Where once she was U.S. Soccer’s “it girl” — a three-time finalist for world player of the year who was as likely to land on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a swimsuit as in a soccer kit — Morgan, 34, …

Expanded World Cup will be the best one yet, says US forward Morgan
1 year, 5 months ago

Expanded World Cup will be the best one yet, says US forward Morgan

The Hindu  

U.S. striker Alex Morgan expects the upcoming Women’s World Cup to be the “best one yet”, with the increase in the number of teams to 32 from 24 improving competitiveness and boosting viewing figures. Morgan said arriving in the host country for a World Cup gives rise to a mixture of “nerves, anticipation and excitement” and that while there are …

Young stars boost USWNT's 2023 World Cup three-peat hopes
1 year, 6 months ago

Young stars boost USWNT's 2023 World Cup three-peat hopes

LA Times  

Sophia Smith has never used a CD player and is a little hazy about whether websites existed before Google. “That was such a hard time,” Girma gushes, as if Morgan, the most experienced player on the U.S. women’s World Cup team, rode to games in a covered wagon. “Where we are in our careers, specifically for somebody who’s a mom …

From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand is set to begin on 20 July 2023. | Photo Credit: ANDREW COULDRIDGE/ REUTERS Foord was awarded the Best Young Player award in the 2011 World Cup and was also named the AFC Youth Player of the Year. Lisa De Vanna of Australia passes the …

Alex Morgan and Lindsay Horan named USWNT captains at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Alex Morgan and Lindsay Horan named USWNT captains at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Midfielder Lindsey Horan and forward Alex Morgan, two veterans of the 2019 Women’s World Cup champions, have been named by U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski as captains of the U.S. Women’s National Team leading into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. I know they will represent us well on and off the field at the World Cup.” Morgan has 206 …

From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The brightest talents in women’s soccer will be on show at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The first Australian to score a hat trick in the men’s or women’s World Cup, Kerr could be in the reckoning to win the golden boot at this year’s tournament. But it looked like she would be …

Inspirational Alex Morgan leads the line for USWNT in FIFA Women’s World Cup title defence
1 year, 6 months ago

Inspirational Alex Morgan leads the line for USWNT in FIFA Women’s World Cup title defence

The Hindu  

Alex Morgan is many things – a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, an Olympic gold medallist and the fifth-highest goal scorer for the United States Women’s National team, with 121 goals. In May 2022, it was decided that both the men’s and women’s soccer teams would be given equal pay for friendlies as well as competitive tournaments, including the …

Alyssa Thompson, Alex Morgan, others make USWNT World Cup roster
1 year, 6 months ago

Alyssa Thompson, Alex Morgan, others make USWNT World Cup roster

LA Times  

United States’ Alyssa Thompson in action during the first half of an international friendly match against Ireland on April 11 in St. Louis. Alyssa Thompson found out a week ago that she had made the U.S. team for this summer’s women’s World Cup. In addition, Rapinoe and midfielder Rose Lavelle are nursing injuries, though Andonovski expects both will be ready …

Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation
1 year, 9 months ago

Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation

LA Times  

U.S. forward Alex Morgan walks off the field with her daughter, Charlie, after a SheBelieves Cup match against Canada on Feb. 16 in Orlando, Fla. Alex Morgan has assisted on goals in World Cup games and in World Cup qualifiers. But it really is about giving back to the community, and these girls see her as a role model,” said …

Alex Morgan highlights U.S. women’s soccer call-up roster for January camp
2 years ago

Alex Morgan highlights U.S. women’s soccer call-up roster for January camp

LA Times  

United States’ Alex Morgan during the first half of an international friendly match against Nigeria on Sept. 6, 2022, in Washington. NWSL scoring champion Alex Morgan tops the 24-player women’s national team roster called up Thursday for an unusual January training camp in New Zealand, where the U.S. will open World Cup play in July. “To get to bring the …

Alex Morgan out of US squad for two international friendlies with knee injury
2 years, 3 months ago

Alex Morgan out of US squad for two international friendlies with knee injury

The Hindu  

Longtime US women's national football team star Alex Morgan will miss two upcoming friendlies due to a knee injury. Coach Vlatko Andonovski released the 24-player roster on Thursday for games against England on October 7 in London and Spain on October 11 in Pamplona without the 33-year-old Morgan listed as one of the team's six forwards. pic.twitter.com/alE2GGuWDy — U.S. Women's …

U.S. stars Crystal Dunn and Alex Morgan lead new wave of true soccer moms
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. stars Crystal Dunn and Alex Morgan lead new wave of true soccer moms

LA Times  

Crystal Dunn has two dates circled on her calendar. If there’s only so much room in your backpack or your suitcase, the priority goes to the kid.. It’s definitely so much harder than I ever anticipated.” — Alex Morgan, on juggling playing and motherhood “I always wanted to be a mom alongside my playing career,” said Dunn, 29, a World …

U.S. football great Lloyd calls time on storied career
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. football great Lloyd calls time on storied career

The Hindu  

Carli Lloyd, one of the greatest women's football players to ever grace the game, has announced her retirement, U.S. Soccer said on Monday. The 39-year-old Lloyd, who was twice named the FIFA Women's Player of the Year, became the second-most capped player in world football history during a career that includes two Women's World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. …

U.S. women’s soccer team narrowly advances after draw with Australia
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. women’s soccer team narrowly advances after draw with Australia

LA Times  

U.S. midfielder Julie Ertz, left, and Australia’s Mary Fowler chase after the ball during a scoreless draw Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics. “They were a bit passive in their pressing,” said Australia coach Tony Gustavsson, an assistant on the Americans’ World Cup-winning teams in 2015 and 2019. “I’m used to seeing them very, very aggressive.” Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Complete …

Fully recovered from COVID-19, new mom Alex Morgan prepares for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 11 months ago

Fully recovered from COVID-19, new mom Alex Morgan prepares for Tokyo Olympics

LA Times  

Alex Morgan will take part in this week’s for SheBelieves Cup having played just 330 minutes since winning a second straight Women’s World Cup title in 2019. “My whole family got it,” Morgan said Thursday during a teleconference from the national team’s training base in Orlando, Fla. “We were together 10, 12, 14 days just recovering. “But as I got …

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan leaving Tottenham to return to United States
4 years ago

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan leaving Tottenham to return to United States

Firstpost  

American World Cup winner Alex Morgan has only managed to play five times — scoring twice — for the London Women’s Super League club as she tries to regain match fitness after giving birth in May London: American World Cup winner Alex Morgan won’t be staying at Tottenham for the second half of the season after deciding to return home. …

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months -
4 years, 2 months ago

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months -

The Hindu  

Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday. The two-time World Cup winner joined Tottenham in September in a bid to get some game time ahead of playing for the United States at the delayed Tokyo Olympics next year. Things you love to see @alexmorgan13 in action for …

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan not fit enough to make Tottenham debut yet
4 years, 3 months ago

Women's Super League: Alex Morgan not fit enough to make Tottenham debut yet

Firstpost  

Alex Morgan, a two-time World Cup winner, who gave birth to Charlie Elena Carrasco in May, has not played since 2019. Manchester: Alex Morgan’s Tottenham debut has been delayed as she returns to action following pregnancy, with the American forward not fit enough to make the bench at Manchester City on Sunday. The two-time World Cup winner, who gave birth …

U.S. soccer calls up almost entire World Cup roster ahead of Olympic qualifier
5 years ago

U.S. soccer calls up almost entire World Cup roster ahead of Olympic qualifier

LA Times  

The U.S. is seeking to become the first team, male or female, to win a World Cup and an Olympic title in consecutive calendar years. Twenty-two of the 23 players who played on last summer’s Women’s World Cup champion U.S. team have been called up for the first training camp of 2020 in preparation for next month’s Olympic qualifying tournament. …

Alex Morgan, US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS
5 years, 5 months ago

Alex Morgan, US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated its Women’s World Cup victory on both coasts Wednesday, honored with a ticker tape parade in New York City before jetting to the West Coast and collecting trophies at The ESPYS. “Investment in women and girls should not only occur on the playing fields but in more storytelling of badass, …

US Women win 4th World Cup title, eye gender equality
5 years, 6 months ago

US Women win 4th World Cup title, eye gender equality

Associated Press  

LYON, France — After every goal celebration and all the confident posturing, the U.S. national team backed up its swagger at the Women’s World Cup by winning it all. The United States won its record fourth Women’s World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a tiebreaking penalty kick in …

Women's World Cup semifinal: USA's Alex Morgan explains teacup celebration
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup semifinal: USA's Alex Morgan explains teacup celebration

The Hindu  

U.S. women's national team star Alex Morgan got creative with her goal celebration after she netted USA's second goal of Tuesday's semifinal against England. READ : Alex Morgan becomes first in Women's World Cup history to score on her birthday “I wanted to keep it interesting. Asked if the drinking of tea was a reference to USA's opponents, Morgan, who …

FIFA Women's World Cup: USA's Alex Morgan happy to weather the French storm well
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: USA's Alex Morgan happy to weather the French storm well

The Hindu  

USWNT star forward Alex Morgan was thrilled with the U.S. women's national team's 2-1 win over France in the quarterfinals on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Morgan also gave credit to Megan Rapinoe, who scored the United States' two goals, as she said her team-mate was "on fire." Rapinoe's two goals on …

Women's World Cup 2019 USA vs Spain: Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz fit to play
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019 USA vs Spain: Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz fit to play

The Hindu  

U.S. national team stars Alex Morgan and Julie Ertz are expected to be available for Monday's round of 16 game against Spain after there were questions about whether they would be healthy enough to play. Ertz, who started against both Thailand and Chile, didn't play against Sweden in the USA's group-stage finale after suffering a minor hip injury, while Morgan …

World Cup: 3 takeaways from USA's win over Chile
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup: 3 takeaways from USA's win over Chile

The Hindu  

The U.S. Women's National Team is making a statement in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Spoiler alert: The lineup changes didn't impact the game for the U.S. With Ellis' new starting XI, Tierna Davidson made her World Cup debut by starting Sunday's match, while Morgan Brian saw action for the first time in France. #FIFAWWC | #OneNationOneTeampic.twitter.com/N8czMs8jOr — U.S. …

Women's World Cup 2019: Jill Ellis dismisses celebration criticism
5 years, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup 2019: Jill Ellis dismisses celebration criticism

The Hindu  

Jill Ellis dismissed criticism the United States faced for goal celebrations in her team's first World Cup match against Thailand, describing it as part of the game. USA was questioned for over-celebrating as the score reached 13-0, setting a record for either a men's or women's World Cup match, with former Canada international Kaylyn Kyle labelling it "disrespectful." USA head …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Alex Morgan hits five goals as USA begin title defence with 13-0 demolition of Thailand
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Alex Morgan hits five goals as USA begin title defence with 13-0 demolition of Thailand

Firstpost  

USA began their title defence by recording the biggest win in Women’s World Cup history as Alex Morgan scored five goals in a 13-0 demolition of Thailand Reims: Holders United States began their title defence by recording the biggest win in Women’s World Cup history as Alex Morgan scored five goals in a 13-0 demolition of hapless Thailand on Tuesday. …

Alex Morgan has 5 goals as US routs Thailand 13-0
5 years, 6 months ago

Alex Morgan has 5 goals as US routs Thailand 13-0

Associated Press  

REIMS, France — Thailand was never a real threat to the U.S. national team. “Obviously we have the utmost respect for everyone we play, but it’s the World Cup,” said captain Megan Rapinoe. Morgan tied Michelle Akers’ record for World Cup goals, set in the quarterfinals against Taiwan in 1991. “Every goal matters in this tournament and that’s what we …

Women’s World Cup: Alex Morgan is happy and healthy and ready to lead the U.S. to another title
5 years, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Alex Morgan is happy and healthy and ready to lead the U.S. to another title

LA Times  

Alex Morgan speaks to the media May 24 in New York ahead of the 2019 Women’s World Cup. But on Tuesday all that fades into the background when Alex Morgan arrives at the only place she’s ever really wanted to be: on a soccer field at the Women’s World Cup wearing a U.S. national team shirt. RELATED: 2019 Women’s World …

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