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San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan will replace forward Mia Fishel on the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the 2024 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup. Fishel tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee during training on Feb. 19, according to a post from the U.S. Women’s National team: “Roster Update: Alex Morgan will […]

USWNT star Alex Morgan finds herself in a tough position as her career faces uncertainty after being left out of the Gold Cup squad once again, reported by GOAL. The absence of the 34-year-old striker has become a significant talking point, raising questions about her future with the national team, especially with the Olympics looming. […]

The USWNT announced a notably youthful roster for the upcoming 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, leaving veteran star Alex Morgan out of the lineup. The tournament, set to run from Feb, 17 to March 10, will see the USWNT kick-off against the winner of Guyana and the Dominican Republic on Feb. 20, with matches against […]

Caitlin Clark led Iowa women’s basketball to a narrow 76-73 victory over Michigan State Tuesday. Clark led the way with 40 points, five assists, three steals, and a game-winning shot. Clark’s game winner, which was extremely impressive to say the least, led to a response from women’s soccer star Alex Morgan. CAITLIN CLARK FROM WAY […]

Lucy Bronze, an emblematic figure within England’s women’s football, recently delved into the aftermath of Alex Morgan’s stirring tea-drinking celebration during the intense clash between England and the star-studded USWNT at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. The highly anticipated encounter witnessed the Lionesses facing a formidable USWNT, knowing the odds were stacked against them in […]

San Diego Wave sensation Alex Morgan is making a resounding call to eliminate the NWSL expansion draft, expressing strong discontent over the process that disrupts player transfers. The draft, a pivotal part of NWSL expansion, has drawn criticism after the Wave lost key players Rachel Hill and Sierra Enge, prompting Morgan to advocate for its […]

Alex Morgan, the powerhouse of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), unveils a transformative shift in her game following childbirth. In the Netflix Documentary ‘Under Pressure,’ Morgan candidly discusses how motherhood altered her playing style, ultimately molding her into a more astute and evolved forward. The arrival of her daughter reshaped Morgan’s game dynamics, initially […]

Once an indomitable force, the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is navigating a tumultuous transition following their unanticipated exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Round of 16. The departure of stalwart manager Vlatko Andonovski, the retirement of Megan Rapinoe, and the recent omission of iconic striker Alex Morgan from the squad mark significant […]

The USWNT under the interim management of Twila Kilgore, is gearing up for a pair of December friendlies against China. Notably, the 26-player roster announced for these matches excludes several USWNT regulars, including star forward Alex Morgan, and features 11 players with fewer than 10 international caps. The first friendly against China is scheduled for […]

Alex Morgan had a special parting message for her long-time USWNT teammate Megan Rapinoe on Sunday. Morgan had some kind words for Rapinoe in the latter’s final NWSL game this weekend, via Bleacher Report. "Your work here is done." 👏 Alex Morgan's message to Megan Rapinoe ❤️ (via @alexmorgan13) pic.twitter.com/Tfx0k0Wto4 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November […]

Becky Sauerbrunn, Alex Morgan are at the heart of a balancing act this fall, as they navigate the demands of the USWNT training camp while also gearing up for the NWSL playoffs. These two soccer superstars are among the 13 players at the USWNT’s October camp who are still in the running for the NWSL […]

In the history of the U.S. women’s national team (USWNT), only four players have scored more goals than Alex Morgan: Abby Wambach, Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd, and Kristine Lilly. It’s a Mount Rushmore of American soccer, four legitimate icons of the women’s game with lasting legacies and piles of trophies. Morgan, for sure, has earned […]

In a highly anticipated match, USWNT star Alex Morgan had a golden opportunity to break her goal drought and silence her critics, reported by GOAL. The stage was set, and the chance came in the form of a penalty kick. This was her moment to shine, to put an end to the dry spell that […]

Alex Morgan, a name synonymous with goals in the USWNT‘s history, finds herself in an unusual position, reported by GOAL. For almost nine months, she has been grappling with a rare goal drought, a stark contrast to her reputation as one of the most prolific goal scorers in the team’s illustrious history, sitting alongside icons […]

USWNT superstar Alex Morgan has extended a warm invitation to global pop sensation Taylor Swift to attend an NWSL match after the singer was spotted at NFL games supporting the Kansas City Chiefs, reported by GOAL. Morgan, who plays for San Diego Wave FC, made the offer just days after her team clinched the NWSL […]

San Diego Wave striker Alex Morgan slammed NWSL’s officiating crew after their match against the Kansas City Current on Sunday. Morgan vented her frustrations on social media after the officials apparently missed a key penalty in the Wave’s 2-1 loss. Morgan showed a clip of her receiving a pass on the left side of the […]

Winning the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was supposed to bring the Spain women’s national football team considerable jubilation, as it was their first time winning the prestigious tournament. However, that jubilation quickly turned to consternation when Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso, one of the team’s most influential players, on the […]

Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning player Christen Press doesn’t believe it’s the USWNT players’ fault that they are now out of the world’s biggest soccer tournament. The injured star didn’t make the trip to Australia and New Zealand, but after the team crashed out of the tournament, she defended her former teammates like Megan Rapinoe and […]

The United States Women’s National Team was defeated in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the round of 16. The USWNT fought hard and went to a penalty shootout with Sweden but failed to get it done. For the first time ever, the USWNT failed to reach at least third place. The squad lost […]

The USWNT is facing a critical juncture as they head into the Women’s World Cup’s last-16 clash against Sweden, reported by goal.com. The USWNT’s attacking struggles have been evident, raising questions about whether star striker Alex Morgan should be benched for the upcoming game, a proposition put forward by legendary player Carli Lloyd. Morgan, who […]

Alex Morgan and the US Women’s National Football Team entered the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as one of the favorites to take home the crown in the most prestigious international football tournament. However, the USWNT hasn’t been up to snuff at all. In fact, they just came out of the group stage by the […]

The U.S. Women’s National Team struggled once again in their third match, narrowly escaping with a 0-0 draw against Portugal to survive the group stage at the Women’s World Cup. To make matters worse, the team was spotted smiling and celebrating with fans after the draw, much to the dismay of former USWNT captain Carli […]

Facing the Netherlands in the group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup was never going to be an easy task for the USWNT. After all, this was the team they faced in the final of the 2019 World Cup, so bringing their A-game was a must if they were to get three points from […]

The USA Women’s National Team could not bag all three points against the Netherlands. However, the FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage game still placed fans under their seat. A lot of emotions came from USWNT leaders Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, and Megan Rapinoe. Those feelings got a little more intense due to the heroics […]

We are almost a week into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and there has been nonstop action since the start! The United States is fighting to win their 5th World Cup Title as they get set to face the Netherlands for the second match of the group stage. The Netherlands happened to knock out […]

The US Women’s National Team had quite the strong start in their quest to repeat as champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They dispatched of Vietnam, 3-0, in their first group stage match, with 22-year old attacker Sophia Smith achieving USWNT immortality with a brace. However, one of the elder stateswomen of the team, […]

The USWNT are under an hour away from beginning their title defense at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand as they face debutants Vietnam at Eden Park. Manager Vlatko Andonovski has revealed his starting XI for the opening match of the tournament, with the usual suspects set to take the pitch, […]

The USWNT has held perhaps the top soccer teams in women’s soccer over the past decade as they’ve won the past two World Cups. But there’s one player who instills fear into opponents unlike anyone else — striker Alex Morgan. As the US women seek the first ever three-peat in World Cup history, opponents will […]

Alex Morgan and the USWNT are preparing to defend their title at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The USWNT has lost some key players so earning another championship in Megan Rapinoe’s final World Cup will be difficult. Morgan is prepared to lead the team this year, and she recently discussed her mindset heading into […]

The US Women’s National Team is now just days away from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Before the world’s biggest soccer tournament kicks off, though, the USWNT beat Wales in their final tune-up, and star striker Alex Morgan had a strong […]

U.S. women’s national team co-captain Alex Morgan had an epic response upon hearing the news of Megan Rapinoe’s retirement. Rapinoe made headlines last week ahead of the World Cup when she announced she would be retiring at the end of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. It came as shocking news as Rapinoe is […]

Megan Rapinoe is taking on a new role with the U.S. women’s national team. While the 38-year-old forward has played in three previous World Cup tournaments, she knows she will be playing a much different role for the team than in her three previous World Cups, she told Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks. “I’ve been used […]

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is just under a month away, which means all countries participating in the tournament are announcing their squads, including the reigning champions. The USWNT unveiled their 23-player roster earlier this week and among the standout names is Alex Morgan, one of the greatest American […]

At this point, Alex Morgan is a regular for the USWNT, who are preparing for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. That will be her fourth tournament for the Americans, but she’s learned a lot over the years. Back in 2011, Morgan made her first World Cup appearance and admitted she was a […]

The USMNT officially begins their FIFA World Cup journey on Monday as they lock horns with Gareth Bale and Wales in Group B. Ahead of the match, USWNT star Alex Morgan, who is no stranger to competing on the big stage, sent a message to Gregg Berhalter’s side along with several other players: LET’S GO, […]

There’s few things Alex Morgan hasn’t accomplished in her storied soccer career but she added an accolade during the United States Women’s National Team’s latest 2-1 loss against Germany. She became only the 13th player in USWNT history to appear in at least 200 matches for the team. “I almost feel like 100 was just […]

Mia Fishel said it herself: she’s all about disrupting the norm. Her ambition led to her bypassing an opportunity to play in the NWSL and play for Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil. The result came in the form of 17 goals for Liga MX Femenil and the Golden Boot to go with it. She became the […]

Ahead of the 2022 NWSL playoffs, which start on Oct. 16, the league announced the nominees for its regular season awards. The five players considered for MVP this year include Golden Boot winner Alex Morgan, who led the San Diego Wave to the third seed in this year’s playoffs. Forward Mallory Pugh will challenge her […]

Nine days before the NWSL playoffs kick off, England and United States’ women’s national soccer teams came together at Wembley Stadium in London to stand up against the alleged systemic abuse the league has been scrutinized for letting transpire. Both teams’ players held up a blue and white “Protect The Players” sign and wore teal […]