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San Diego Wave's Alex Morgan waves after an NWSL soccer game against the North Carolina Courage on Sunday, Sept. 8 2024, in San Diego. (Sandy Huffaker/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)

Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after illustrious 15-year career

By EDDIE ELSTON - Associated Press

San Diego Waves FC's Alex Morgan smiles during a press conference announcing her retirement from professional soccer, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, following Sunday's match against the North Carolina Courage. (John Gastaldo/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)

Star athletes from across sports offer accolades as Alex Morgan prepares for last pro match

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan is draped in the U.S. flag as she waves to fans after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) **FILE**

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer as she’s expecting her second child

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan is draped in the U.S. flag as she waves to fans after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) **FILE**

Pro soccer player Alex Morgan retires, announces she’s expecting her second child

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States forward Alex Morgan, left, walks with her 4-year-old daughter, Charlie Carrasco, after an international friendly soccer game against South Korea, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Three-time Olympian Morgan left off 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to Paris

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Chelsea's Mia Fishel and Real Madrid's Kathellen Sousa, left, battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group D match at Stamford Bridge, London, Wednesday Jan. 24, 2024. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

Morgan to replace Fishel on U.S. roster for Gold Cup

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US players wait for a corner kick during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

The U.S. lacks that 2019 magic at this Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Lynn Williams, left, and Emily Sonnett take part in drills during a FIFA Women's World Cup team practice at Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, July 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) **FILE**

Distraction-free U.S. excited for rematch with the Netherlands

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan holds her daughter, Charlie, as she listens to Cindy Parlow Cone, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, speak during an event with the federation, U.S. Women's National Team Players Association and the U.S. National Soccer Team Players Association at Audi Field in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Morgan says she feels calmer heading into this World Cup and wants to represent mom athletes. She's one of three mothers on this U.S. squad and is often accompanied by 3-year-old daughter Charlie. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Now a mom, Morgan rides a Wave into her fourth Women’s World Cup

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan plays during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Ireland Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in St. Louis. Morgan is one of the veterans selected Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women's World Cup next month.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Parity no longer assures U.S. dominance at Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

In this July 7, 2019 file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster in title defense

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson, right, kicks the ball past Japan defender Moeka Minami during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Mallory Swanson scores again as U.S. beats Japan 1-0 at SheBelieves

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan backs transgender kids in sports, floats boycotts

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, United States Alex Morgan reacts during the international friendly women's soccer match agaiinst The Netherlands at Rat Verlegh stadium in Breda, southern Netherlands. Morgan is back with the U.S. national team and learning to adjust to a career as a working mom. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool via AP, File)

Alex Morgan back with US national team, daughter in tow

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

U.S. midfielder Lindsey Horan, right, is congratulated, after scoring a goal against Colombia, by midfielder Kristie Mewis, left, midfielder Julie Ertz, center, and defender Crystal Dunn, second from right, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Alex Morgan back with US for SheBelieves Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Tottenham Hotspur Women's Alex Morgan, 3rd right, celebrates scoring her side's third goal of the game against Brighton and Hove Albion during their FA Women's Super League soccer match at The Hive stadium in London, Sunday Dec. 6, 2020. (Kieran Cleeves//PA via AP)

Alex Morgan leaving Tottenham to return to US

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Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan comes on as a substitute during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Morgan came on as a 69th minute substitute, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Morgan among players named to US camp roster for Netherlands

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan warms up ahead of the the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months

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Tottenham Hotspurs' Alex Morgan warms up ahead of the Women's FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park, London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Tess Derry/PA via AP)

Awaiting Tottenham debut, Morgan focuses on making impact

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's Chloe Kelly, center left, celebrates scoring her sides first goal in the Women's Super League soccer match between Manchester City Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at the Academy Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Morgan awaits debut but Mewis, Heath make impact in England

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press