Throughout her time on the pitch, Alex Morgan has proven that women’s sports deserve just as much respect as men’s; she’s broken barriers, paved the way for other incredible female athletes, and helped fight for equal pay.
But, as one of the most recognizable athletes in men’s or women’s sports, her star power also appears in the world of trading cards. And in case you’re wondering, trading sports cards is not just a hobby from the nineties, according to Parkside Collectibles co-founder Matt Peek.
“The more our lives become digital, the more we find ourselves clinging to analog collectibles. They are an extension of our interests, our lives, and our passions. It’s something that we really, really need to have and hold and covet and share and love,” said Peek. “Name recognition that transcends the sport itself brings people to the hobby in a beautiful and organic way. People who have never watched a soccer game can probably tell you who Alex Morgan is. If they’re looking for a keepsake or collectibles to add to their menagerie to chronicle this time, it’s Alex Morgan.”
And with Morgan’s retirement, trading cards become a living memento of our heroes. Her San Diego Wave trading pack is already sold out. But it’s not just…
