Alex Morganlegendary forward of the national team USA and double world champion, officially hung up his boots this Sunday, saying goodbye to football in the match his team played, the San Diego wavesagainst North Carolina Courage in NWSL before a long and emotional tribute from his audience.
Morganwho recently announced that she will be a mother for the second time, is a starter in the eleven of San Diego waves and he was substituted in the 13th minute, a symbolic gesture as that was the number he wore in key moments of his successful career.
The 35-year-old Californian forward could score the last goal, but the goalkeeper of Good luck, Casey Murphymanaged to block his shot from the penalty spot.
It was ten minutes and, 180 seconds later, Morgan was replaced. The forward exchanged heartfelt hugs with his teammates, before taking off his boots directly on the pitch.
The move was evident, he handed over the captain’s armband and was replaced by striker Amirah Ali.
The Wave, occupying twelfth and second-to-last place in the NWSL, lost 0-1 when Morgan was replaced, but not long after they equalized the match thanks to Kennedy Wesley.
Morgan announced his retirement from football on Tuesday and announced that this Sunday’s match against the North Carolina Courage This is the last part of his career.
and the San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadiuma city that is experiencing exciting months with the upcoming debut of its new franchise of MLSresponded with more than 20,000 spectators in the stands.
Achievements on and off the field
During his fourteen-year football career, Morgan wore the shirts of Portland thornwhere he became the champion of NWSL, Orlando Pride, Lyon, Tottenham and San Diego Wave.
In his record shine the Champions League women’s league, the French league and the French Cup covered in the 2016-2017 season.
But his great legacy remains as an American international, on and off the field, as Morgan he emphasized when announcing his farewell to football.
“I grew up with this team, it’s more than football. It’s about friendship and the enormous respect and support between us, the work to drive global investment in women’s sport, and the key moments of success on and off the field”, said Morgan.
“I am incredibly honored to represent this shield for 15 years,” he added.
The Californian forward is a double world champion with the American team (2015 and 2019), where he scored 123 goals and provided 53 assists.
He played 22 games in the World Cups and he also became the Olympic champion in London 2012.
Off the field, Morgan He went with his companion Megan Rapinoe one of the most active soccer players in the fight for equality.
Among its achievements, the historic 2022 collective agreement stands out, guaranteeing equal conditions between America’s women’s and men’s teams.
Source: La Verdad
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