The two-time Women’s World Cup champion who become one of the most recognizable figures in U.S. soccer, confirmed her decision to step away from professional competition.
Alex Morgan's run as a competitive soccer player has come to an end. The Olympic gold medalist and longtime star of the U.S. women's national team, has decided to step away from the game. 'I'm retiring,' Morgan said in a video shared to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. 'I have so much clarity about this decision, and I am so happy to be able to finally tell you. It has been a long time and this decision wasn't easy.
am pregnant. As unexpected as this came, we are so overjoyed. To me family means everything, I wouldn't be here without my family and my husband uplifting, motivating, encouraging and supporting me and sacrificing for me for the last 15 years for me as a professional athlete.' Morgan is scheduled to play in her final game on Sept. 8. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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