Jul 2, 1989
Cancer
San Dimas, CA
35 years old
N/A
N/A
Soccer Player
🧑💼 Full Name and Personal Information
Full Name: Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco
Date of Birth: July 2, 1989
Age: 35 (as of June 2025)
Place of Birth: San Dimas, California, USA
Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position: Forward
Nationality: American
International Career: 2010–2024
Caps: 224
Goals: 123
🌱 Early Life and Youth Career
Alex Morgan was born and raised in Diamond Bar, California. She began playing soccer at the age of 14 and quickly showcased her talent. Morgan attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears. She concluded her college career tied for third in all-time goals (45) and third in points (107) for the university. Morgan was a four-time All-Pac-10 selection and a finalist for the Hermann Trophy.
⚽ Club Career
Western New York Flash (2011)
Morgan was the first overall pick in the 2011 Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Draft by the Western New York Flash. She helped the team win the WPS Championship in her debut season.
Portland Thorns FC (2013–2015)
After the WPS folded, Morgan joined Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played a pivotal role in leading the Thorns to the inaugural NWSL Championship in 2013.
Orlando Pride (2016–2020)
Morgan was traded to the Orlando Pride in 2015. During her time with the Pride, she also had a loan spell with Olympique Lyonnais in France, where she won the UEFA Women's Champions League, Division 1 Féminine, and Coupe de France Féminine in the 2016–17 season.
Tottenham Hotspur (2020)
In 2020, Morgan signed with Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Women's Super League, making a brief stint before returning to the NWSL.
San Diego Wave FC (2022–2024)
Morgan joined the expansion team San Diego Wave FC in 2022. She won the NWSL Golden Boot in 2022, scoring 15 goals. Morgan announced her retirement from professional soccer in September 2024.
🌍 International Career
Morgan made her debut for the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) in 2010. She was the youngest player on the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup team, scoring in both the semifinal and final.
At the 2012 London Olympics, Morgan scored the game-winning goal in the semifinal against Canada, leading the U.S. to a gold medal.
Morgan was instrumental in the USWNT's World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019. In the 2019 tournament, she scored five goals in a single match against Thailand, tying a World Cup record.
She also participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), where the U.S. secured a bronze medal.
Morgan concluded her international career with 224 caps and 123 goals, ranking her fifth in all-time goals for the USWNT.
🏆 Honors and Achievements
Club
Western New York Flash: WPS Championship (2011)
Portland Thorns FC: NWSL Championship (2013)
Olympique Lyonnais: UEFA Women's Champions League, Division 1 Féminine, Coupe de France Féminine (2016–17)
San Diego Wave FC: NWSL Shield (2023), NWSL Challenge Cup (2024)
International
FIFA Women's World Cup: Winner (2015, 2019), Runner-up (2011)
Olympic Games: Gold Medal (2012), Bronze Medal (2020)
CONCACAF Women's Championship: Winner (2014, 2018, 2022)
CONCACAF W Gold Cup: Winner (2024)
Individual
U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year (2012, 2018)
ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete (2019)
NWSL Golden Boot (2022)
FIFA FIFPro Women's World XI (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
💬 Personal Life and Advocacy
Off the field, Morgan has been a prominent advocate for gender equality in sports. In 2016, she was among the players who filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint against U.S. Soccer, leading to a landmark settlement in 2022 that ensured equal pay for the men's and women's national teams.
Morgan is married to fellow soccer player Servando Carrasco, and they have a daughter, Charlie, born in 2020.
In addition to her soccer career, Morgan has ventured into writing, co-authoring a series of books for middle-grade readers and starring in the 2018 film "Alex & Me."
Alex Morgan's legacy transcends her on-field achievements. Her contributions to soccer and her advocacy for equality have left an indelible mark on the sport, inspiring future generations of athletes.
