Recently retired Alex Morgan has left the soccer community with a deep reflection on her impact and how much she will be missed. Each retirement of staple women’s soccer players allows us to look back on fantastic careers and the evolution of the women’s game of soccer.
Youth and College Days
Alex Morgan grew up in Los Angeles, California, playing for Cyprus Elite. At 17, Morgan began playing for the U-20 US Youth National Team. She committed to the University of California, Berkeley, in 2007 as a forward. Her impact there was remarkable, with 45 goals scored, ranking third all-time.
Professional Career
In 2011, after graduating a semester early, Morgan began her club career with Western New York Flash. Most recently, she finished her club career with San Diego Wave FC, where she had played since 2022. She scored 15 goals in 17 games during this time, winning her the NWSL Golden Boot in 2022. Additionally, in 2022, she scored all four goals in a 4-0 win, making her the third NWSL player to do so.
In her 2023 season, she scored seven goals, ranking fifth in the league. In her most recent season, she scored the winning goal in the Challenge Cup in the 88th minute. Her final game after announcing her retirement was full of emotion. She was substituted in…
