Sixteen nations will compete for the gold medal in a fast-paced tournament.
The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women's World Cup and other competitions.
Morgan, who has 123 goals in 224 appearances with the national team, missed the latest Wave match last weekend as an excused absence. Versatile veteran Crystal Dunn, who in recent years has played on the back line, was included as a forward, along with Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and 19-year-old Jaedyn Shaw.
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