16 photos of Alex Morgan throughout her illustrious USWNT career
Mike D. Sykes, II
·3-min read
Alex Morgan holds up the World Cup trophy as she and the rest of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team celebrate their fourth World Cup win with a ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in New York. ORG XMIT: 20036173A (Via OlyDrop)
For the last 14 years of her life, Morgan has been one of the most important stars on the USWNT. She made her first cap in March of 2010 and was key in the team's World Cup wins for 2015 and 2019, as well as their gold medal run in 2012. That's why it was so shocking when she was left off of the roster for this year's Olympic team.
Here we are, 123 international goals later, and Morgan is calling it a career. What a career it's been. Let's take a look back at some of the moments she's been in through the years.
1. Morgan's semi-final goal in the 2011 World Cup
ORG XMIT: 112183380 USA's striker Alex Morgan (2ndR) celebrates with USA's striker Lauren Cheney (R) and USA's striker Abby Wambach after scoring the 1-3 goal the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011. The US team won by 1-3 and qualifies for the final. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: DV_To_Getty_5122104_0
Alex Morgan is seen here celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal in the 2011 World Cup semis against France.
2. A pre-Olympic portrait
ORG XMIT: USPW-83234 May 15, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Team USA women's soccer player Alex Morgan during a portrait session at the 2012 Team USA Media Summit at the Hilton Anatole. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-US PRESS WIRE [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
Here's Morgan taking a portrait photo ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
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Morgan keeping the ball in play in a friendly matchup against China in 2012
4. Celebrating during the 2012 games
ORG XMIT: 148963813 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 28: Carli Lloyd of USA (R) celebrates with team-mate Alex Morgan after scoring their third goal during the Women's Football first round Group G match between United States and Colombia on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Hampden Park on July 28, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 149442753
Here's Morgan celebrating a USWNT goal with Carli Lloyd during the 2012 Olympic Games.
5. A walkthrough in Newcastle
ORG XMIT: USPW-94938 Jul 30, 2012; Newcastle , United Kingdom; USA women's soccer player Alex Morgan during a walk through of Old Trafford prior to tomorrows game against Korea in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORIG FILE ID: 20120730_mjr_su5_027.JPG
Morgan and the USWNT did a walkthrough of Old Trafford during the 2012 Olympic Games.
6. Morgan from the 2012 London Games
ORG XMIT: USPW-85026 Jul 31, 2012; Manchester , United Kingdom; USA forward (13) Alex Morgan controls the ball against North Korea forward (2) Nam Hui Kim in the second half during the women's preliminary round in the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford. USA defeated North Korea 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORIG FILE ID: 20120731_mjr_su5_039.JPG
Here's Morgan doing her thing against North Korea in the preliminary round of the 2012 London Games.
7. Alex Morgan coming through in the clutch
Aug 6, 2012; Manchester , United Kingdom; USA forward (13) Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring the winning goal in extra time against Canada in the semi finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USPW-87670 ORIG FILE ID: 20120806_mjr_su5_040.JPG
Morgan celebrated with fans after scoring the winning goal in extra time during the semi-final against Canada in the 2012 London games.
8. Morgan putting on the afterburners
Sep 18, 2014; Rochester, NY, USA; USA forward Alex Morgan (13) controls the ball during the second half of a game against Mexico at Sahlen's Stadium. USA won the game 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-186064 ORIG FILE ID: 20140918_ajw_bk3_536.JPG
Morgan was really good at splitting defenses in her prime. Here she is doing that against Mexico in 2014.
9. Morgan against Colombia
Jun 22, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; United States forward Alex Morgan (13) and Colombia defender Nataly Arias (14) go for the ball during the second half in the round of sixteen in the FIFA 2015 women's World Cup soccer tournament at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-227746 ORIG FILE ID: 20150621_pjc_si4_457.JPG
Here's Morgan blowing by a Colombian defender during the 2015 World Cup.
10. Morgan in tears after winning the World Cup
VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 528453647 ORIG FILE ID: 479600562
The 2015 World Cup was a special moment for the USWNT. Tears flowed for Morgan after the team won it all.
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U.S. women's national team forward Alex Morgan splits China P.R. dender Zhao Rong (left) and midfileder Tan Ruyin during the first half of a friendly at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale December 13, 2015. The game was part of the national team's victory tour after winning the World Cup in Canada. ORG XMIT: michael.chow@arizonarepublic.com (Via OlyDrop)
Remember what I said about splitting defenders? Here she is doing it again against China in a friendly.
12. In her bag against England in 2019
July 2, 2019; Lyon, FRANCE; United States forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against England in a semifinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Stade de Lyon. Mandatory Credit: Richard Martin/Presse Sports via USA TODAY Sports ORIG FILE ID: 20190703_jel_ao5_024.jpg
Morgan really hit her stride in the 2019 World Cup. Here she is after scoring a goal against England in the semis.
13. One of Morgan's last matches in 2023
(FILES) USA's forward #13 Alex Morgan runs during the women's international friendly football match between the USA and South Africa at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 24, 2023. Two-times World Cup winner Morgan has been left out of the USA women's team squad for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. New USA head coach Emma Hayes named her 18-player squad for the tournament and there was no place for the 34-year-old, who has scored 123 goals in 224 appearances for the national side. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2158773259
Here Morgan is in one of her last matches during a friendly in 2023.
14. A big win at the ESPYs
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Alex Morgan poses with the ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete during The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775365153 ORIG FILE ID: 1161288661
Morgan won Best Female Athlete during the 2019 ESPY awards after the World Cup.
15. Hoisting the World Cup trophy
Jul 7, 2019; Lyon, FRANCE; United States forward Alex Morgan (13) hoists the World Cup trophy and celebrates with teammates after defeating the Netherlands in the championship match of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Stade de Lyon. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-406300 ORIG FILE ID: 20190707_jla_usa_179.jpg
Alex Morgan and USWNT hoist the World Cup trophy after repeating in 2019.
16. Celebrating back home
Here's Morgan and the rest of the squad celebrating their World Cup win in 2019 during the parade.
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