Alex Morgan Announces Retirement from Soccer, Pregnant with Second Child

Sep 5, 2024, 04:08 PM

Alex Morgan, a two-time Women's World Cup champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, has announced her retirement from professional soccer. Morgan, who has been a pivotal figure in the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), will play her final game on September 8th for the San Diego Wave against NC Courage. Throughout her illustrious career, Morgan has also won five SheBelieves Cups and the 2013 NWSL championship. She retires with 123 career international goals. In addition to her retirement, Morgan revealed that she is pregnant with her second child. Morgan's contributions to soccer have extended beyond the field, as she has been an advocate for equal pay and player safety.