Alex Morgan recently announced her retirement, but long before this, her personal life faced public scrutiny. Critics once questioned her relationship with her “handsome” husband but the couple has only grown closer since.
Alex Morgan, a trailblazer in U.S. women’s soccer, announced her retirement in an emotional video on September 5, 2024. Fighting back tears, the two-time World Cup winner shared the news that has left fans stunned. “I’m gonna get to the point quickly: I’m retiring.”
Alex Morgan, as seen in a video dated September 5, 2024 | Source: x/alexmorgan13
Reflecting on her decision, she added, “I have so much clarity about this decision, and I am so happy to be able to finally tell you.” Morgan revealed that her choice wasn’t made lightly, admitting it had been a long journey to this moment. “At the beginning of 2024, I felt in my heart and soul that this was the last season that I would play soccer.”
Morgan has been a powerful figure in soccer for over a decade, inspiring countless fans with her performances on the field and her relentless advocacy for women’s sports off it.
“Soccer has been a part of me for 30 years and it was one of the first things that I ever loved,” she said. “I gave everything to this sport, and what I got in return was more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
Through her career, Morgan became known not only for her athleticism but also for her tenacity in pushing for greater recognition and investment in women’s sports. “Success for me is defined by never giving up and giving your all,” she continued. “And I did just that.”
A Joyous New Chapter in Alex Morgan’s Life
As Morgan bid farewell to her career, she shared the reason behind her retirement decision. “Charlie came up to me the other day and said that when she grows up, she wants to be a soccer player. And it just made me, like, immensely proud,” Morgan shared, speaking about her four-year-old daughter.
