Alex Morgan (born July 2, 1989, San Dimas, California, U.S.) is an American professional football (soccer) player who used her speed and strength to become one of the leading scorers in the sport. She helped the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) win two World Cups (2015 and 2019) as well as a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games. These successes combined with her athleticism and charisma made Morgan one of the biggest stars and highest wage earners of U.S. women’s soccer. She retired in 2024
Early life
- Morgan is the youngest of three daughters born to Pamela and Michael Morgan. The family lived in Diamond Bar, California, where she played many sports while growing up. As a teenager, she began to concentrate on soccer and quickly became a standout. While attending the University of California at Berkeley, she earned numerous honors and awards for her soccer skills. In 2010 Morgan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political economy.
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