The legendary Alex Morgan retired from professional women’s football After being a two-time world champion, she became 123 goals and 53 assists. After playing with his team, San Diego Waveagainst the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, the American women’s league, received an emotional tribute from her fans.
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A few days ago Alex explained the reason why he decided to leave professional sport: She is pregnant with her second childThe former forward is the mother of a four-year-old girl named Charlie.
On Sunday night, Morgan started in the San Diego Wave’s starting lineup and kicked a penalty kick in the 10th minute that was saved by the Courage goalkeeper. Afterwards, She was replaced in the 13th minutethe number he played with during the best moments of his career.
Alex Morgan has retired from professional women’s football. (Photo: Reuters)
In addition, Morgan played in the jerseys of the Portland Thornswith whom she was champion of the NWSLOrlando Pride, Lyon, Tottenham y San Diego WaveWith the French team he won the Champions League female, The French League and the French Cupin the 2016-2017 season.
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The player managed to promote professional women’s football and give it greater visibility. Throughout her career, she achieved great achievements such as: two world titles with the United States (2015 and 2019), the gold medal at the Olympic Games (2012) e hizo 123 goals and 53 assists in 224 games.
