After announcing the change, Morgan’s teammates hugged her, while her rivals also applauded the two-time World Cup champion. Morgan fought back tears as she waved at the crowd, and left the pitch without her boots. She was replaced by Amirah Ali.

Morgan is one of the most prolific goalscorers, as well as a game’s trailblazer. Apart from being a World Cup champion, she also won an Olympic gold medal in 2012. She scored 123 goals for the US, ranking her fifth on the all-time USWNT list.

“Soccer has been a part of me for 30 years. It was one of the first things that I ever loved. And I gave everything to this sport. What I got in return was more than I could have ever dreamed of,” Morgan said in her announcement video, published on Sept. 5th. She also announced that part of her decision came after becoming pregnant. Morgan and her husband, Servando Carrasco, are already parents to their 4-year-old daughter, Charlie.

“We’re changing lives and the impact we have on the next generation is irreversible and I’m proud in the hand I had in making that happen in pushing the game forward and leaving it in a place that I’m so happy and proud of,” she said in her announcement.

Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and more stars pay tribute to Alex Morgan

Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and more NWSL stars shared video messages to pay tribute to Morgan’s impact on the game, and their careers. “We wouldn’t be here without you,” said Smith in a video shared by the NWSL social media.

Bay FC’s Abby Dahlkemper also celebrated Morgan’s “permanent stamp” she made in the sport. “I just couldn’t be more proud to have shared the field with you, being your teammate, your friend, watch Charlie, watch you be the best mom. And what an unbelievable career,” she added.

Upon the unveiling of the final roster for the United States at these Olympic Games, one notable absence stood out as a surprise to both insiders and fans alike. The iconic Alex Morgan was omitted from the final list of representatives, sparking amusement among soccer enthusiasts.

At 35 years old, just recently celebrating her birthday, the rationale behind her omission from the squad by the coaching staff is attributed to a generational shift. The focus for these Olympic Games appears to have been on younger players, marking a strategic move towards rejuvenation in the team composition.

Upon being questioned about Morgan’s exclusion, coach Emma Hayes stated to the press: “It was a tough decision, of course, especially considering Alex’s history and record with this team, but I felt that I wanted to go in another direction and selected other players.”

Alex Morgan shared her sentiments regarding the non-selection:

The non-selection of one of the best players in the history of the USWNT resonated deeply in the reactions, with one of the first opinions coming directly from Alex Morgan herself, who posted on her Instagram account:

“Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest. In less than a month, I look forward to supporting this team and cheering them on alongside the rest of our country.”

Alex Morgan’s Olympic achievements:

Alongside the USWNT, Alex Morgan has played a total of 205 matches to date, scoring 121 goals with an average of 0.59 goals per game. Her Olympic history shows consistent participation across consecutive editions:

• London 2012 – Gold Medal
• Rio 2016 – Quarterfinals
• Tokyo 2020 – Bronze Medal

The USWNT and the journey to medals

• vs Zambia, July 25th (Nice Stadium)
• vs Germany, July 28th (Marseille Stadium)
• vs Australia, July 31st (Marseille Stadium)

The USWNT want to defend their crown at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. While the team has plenty of young talented players, Alex Morgan will be once again among the most dangerous assets of the team.

The San Diego Wave captain is, probably, the most famous female soccer player in the world. She has been part of some of USA’s biggest wins, including two World Cups and the Olympic Gold Medal in 2012.

As the favorites, Morgan told Forbes “The pressure isn’t something new—it’s something we’ve had every major tournament and something we expect of ourselves as well.” But, while the US is competing for the ultimate glory, you can learn more about Morgan here.

How old is Alex Morgan?

Morgan was born on July 2, 1989, meaning she is 34 years old. She was born in San Dimas, California. She studied in Berkeley, and played for the California Golden Bears. She started her senior career at the extinct Western New York Flash, winning her first championship at 22 years old.

Alex Morgan’s family: Husband, daughter and parents

Morgan’s parents are Pamela and Michael Morgan. According to Essentially Sports, her father owned a construction business, while her mother enrolled for an MBA and attended classes to help fund her daughter’s dream of playing soccer.

Morgan married soccer player Servando Carrasco on New Year’s Eve 2014. They met at UC Berkeley where they both played soccer. They had a daughter, Charlie Elena Carrasco, was born on May 7, 2020.

How much is Alex Morgan’s net worth and salary?

Alex Morgan is one of the most-earning soccer players in the world. According to Forbes, in 2022 her salary (while unspecified if it also includes the national team) was $700,000, while she earns around $5 million due to endorsements. However, other reports state that her salary with San Diego is $250,000. Meanwhile, Celebrity Net Worth estimates that she has a net worth of around $3 million.

What are Alex Morgan’s social media accounts?

Morgan is very active on different social media platforms. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter under the username @alexmorgan13. On Instagram, she has almost 10 million followers.

Alex Morgan’s statue

Ahead of the World Cup, Fox Sports unveiled a 19.5ft, 825lb statue of the striker. It was conceived to promote their coverage of the World Cup. It’s called Liberty Alex, as it reinterprets the design of the Statue of Liberty.

What are Alex Morgan’s awards and achievements?

Morgan has been part of one of the most-successful generations of the USWNT. She has won two World Cups (2015, 2019) and the Olympic Gold medal in 2012, as well as the Bronze Medal (2021). With Olympique Lyon she won the Champions League in 2017, and in the US, she has won the league two times.

Among her individual achievements, she won the ESPY Award as Best Athlete of the Year in 2019. She has also been finalist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award once (2012), and two-time finalists of the FIFA Best Awards.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will start this week in New Zealand and Australia (Thursday, July 20). Women’s soccer has been growing in popularity and infrastructure in recent years, thanks to efforts from the FIFA, federations and clubs. However, there’s still a huge disparity when it comes to salaries. Not only between women and men, but also between countries and leagues.

The upcoming Women’s World Cup is expected to be one of the best tournaments yet, as there is more parity between teams, as well as the interest from fans all over the world. England, Netherlands, France or Spain are some of the biggest threats to dispute the US Women’s National Team crown.

But while many players from other countries are gaining worldwide recognition, such as Alexia Putellas or Wendie Renard, the amount of money the players receive for their work is still somewhat obscure for curious fans. So, how much do women players earn in soccer all over the world? Let’s take a look at the numbers.

What is the average salary of a female soccer player?

As we said before, the average salary of a woman soccer player will depend on the country and the league. Unlike men’s soccer, there are still several countries that don’t have a professional soccer league for women, especially in Latin America, Africa and Asia. However, we do have numbers for the most known leagues.

In the US, per 18.com, the average salary in the NWSL is $54,000 per year, which is a significant raise as the maximum salary in 2020 was $50,000. Now, the minimum wage is $35,000 and the maximum is $75,000 (without allocation money) per year.

Meanwhile, according to the BBC, in the English Women’s Super League, the average salary is £47,000 a year ($61,485). The minimum salary is estimated as low as £20,000 per year. On the other hand, in Spain’s Liga F, which was recently professionalized, the minimum salary per year is €16,000 ($18,000 approximately); and the average salary is €40,000 per The Objective.

The average salary of professional female footballers in France is 2,494 euros gross, according to the French Football Federation, but there are significant disparities between clubs, per Paris Sport Management School. On the other hand, when talking about countries such as Argentina, the minimum salary for women is around $281 per month.

When it comes to Federations, which are the ones who provide players during the World Cup, there is more parity. According to Football.London, the Federations of England, Brazil, Australia and Norway have agreements to pay the same to men and women, as well as the United States (after a long legal dispute between USWNT players and the Federation).

Morgan will join Tottenham in the ongoing2020/21 season and will wear the No.13 jersey. No other details have been revealed of the deal, but The Guardian had previously reported thatit would be a short-term loan deal until the end of 2020.

The 31-year-forward had just returned on the fieldafter giving birth to a daughter on May 7. Tottenham are the ninthclub in her professionalcareer, having previously featured forWest Coast FC, California Storm,Pali Blues, Western New York Flash, Seattle Sounders Women, Portland Thorns FC, Orlando Pride and,Lyon on loan.

She netted 18 total goals for theOrlando Pride in her three-year stint from 2016to 2019. In addition, the forwardhas managed107 goals in 169 international appearances for the USA.

Another USWNT player in theFA Women’s National League

Alex Morgan will undoubtedly be the biggest signing intheFA Women’s National League and probably, one of the best players to have ever played in the league. However, the English female toptier has seen the addition of another American female soccer player.

In August, it was announced that 27-year-old midfielder Sam Mewis joinedManchester City fromNorth Carolina Courage.