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Alex Morgan

What is alex morgan?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Full name Alexandra Morgan Carrasco[1]
Birth date July 2, 1989[3]
Birth place San Dimas, California, U.S.[3]
Role Forward / attacker / striker[2]
National team United States women’s national soccer team[2]
Retirement 2024[3]

Alex Morgan is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward for the U.S. women’s national team and won the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and the 2012 Olympic gold medal.

Context

Alex Morgan is an American former professional soccer player known for her career as a forward with the U.S. women’s national team [2]. She won major titles including the 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cups and the 2012 Olympic gold medal [3]. Morgan retired in 2024 [3]. Her professional career began in 2011 with the Western New York Flash, where she was the first overall pick in the WPS Draft [4]. She later played for Portland Thorns FC from 2013 to 2015 and for San Diego Wave FC from 2021 until retirement [3]. U.S. Soccer records her with 123 goals and 53 assists in 224 international appearances [3].

Documented claims

  • Alex Morgan helped the U.S. Women’s National Team win the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and the 2012 Olympic gold medal. [3]
  • U.S. Soccer says she finished her USWNT career with 123 goals and 53 assists. [3]
  • She made 224 international appearances and started 158 matches. [3]
  • She began her professional career with the Western New York Flash in 2011 and was the first overall pick in the WPS Draft. [4]

Questions and answers

What happened with Alex Morgan?

Alex Morgan retired from professional soccer in 2024 [3].

Why is Alex Morgan so popular?

She is popular for her success with the U.S. women’s national team, including winning the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and the 2012 Olympic gold medal [3].

Has Alex Morgan won a Ballon d'Or?

The sources provided do not mention a Ballon d'Or win.

How many children does Alex Morgan have?

The sources do not specify the number of children she has.

Sources

  1. Alex Morgan Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more — fbref.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Alex Morgan | Team USA — teamusa.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Alex Morgan | USWNT | U.S. Soccer Official Site — ussoccer.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Alex Morgan | Biography, Competitions, Wins and Medals — olympics.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports