Alex Morgan Retirement & Career Highlights

Alex Morgan Retirement

• Alex Morgan, a 35-year-old American soccer icon, retired from professional soccer on September 5, 2024.
• Reason for retirement: expecting her second child and focusing on her family.
• Morgan made the announcement on social media.

Career Highlights

• 22 World Cup appearances
• 16 Olympic matches
• Awarded the nickname "Baby Horse" for her speed and running style.
• Played a key role in the US winning back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, appearing in 13 of 14 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists.
• Secured a spot in the 2012 Olympics finals with a decisive goal against Canada in extra time, which helped the USWNT claim their third consecutive gold medal.
• Holds fifth place in USWNT history with 176 combined goals and assists.
• Inspired a generation of young girls and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and sports equality.

Legal Battle & Foundation

• In 2019, Morgan and 28 other USWNT players sued the US Soccer Federation for gender discrimination, seeking equal pay and treatment.
• The lawsuit was won in 2022, resulting in $22 million in back pay for the players.
• In 2023, Morgan established the Alex Morgan Foundation to promote equity and opportunities for girls and women in sports and beyond.

Final Game

• Played her final game for her club team, the San Diego Wave, on September 8, 2024.
• A 13-minute symbolic appearance, including a penalty kick.
• Despite a 4-1 loss to the North Carolina Courage, the match was memorable due to the crowd's enthusiastic chanting of her name and goodbye kisses to fans.