Alex Morgan leaves women's soccer 'in an amazing place' to focus on expanding her family
Alex Morgan is retiring from a brilliant 15-year professional soccer career because she's pregnant with her second child
By BERNIE WILSON
Published - Sep 06, 2024, 06:32 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:29 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she'd be the only player there from the San Diego Wave.
She was surprised by an ovation from her teammates who packed the first two rows.
“This is your day off!” Morgan said, clearly touched by the moment.
After becoming one of the more recognizable athletes in the United States during her brilliant 15-year professional career, Morgan can expect a lot more of the same Sunday, when she'll play her final match for the Wave, against the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium.
