On September 5th, 2024, the beloved and talented soccer player Alex Morgan announced her retirement. After not making the 2024 Olympic team, Morgan made an Instagram post saying, “I’m going to get to the point quickly: I am retiring.” In the video, she explained that she was pregnant with her second child and that it was time for retirement. The news spread quickly, and many were devastated that she would soon play her last game of national soccer. On September 8th, 2024, Alex played her final match with the San Diego Waves.
As the 2025 moves forward, the absence of Alex Morgan is felt deeply throughout the soccer community. She is one of the most celebrated women’s soccer players, having scored over 100 international goals during her illustrious career. Alex has inspired countless young girls and women to pursue the sport they love. Although she won’t be playing at the national level again, her legacy continues to encourage young athletes to engage in the sport they are passionate about.
Morgan began her soccer career in 2010, and since then, she has only improved. On October 6th, 2010, she scored her first international goal against China. At just 22 years old, she was the youngest player on the national team during the 2011 FIFA World Cup. Throughout her professional career, she achieved 224 goals and 53 assists and was part of four World Cup rosters for the U.S. In her second year, she became the second player to ever achieve 20 or more goals and assists in one calendar year, accomplishing this alongside Mia Hamm, who also reached this milestone.
Alex Morgan has played with and alongside many women’s soccer legends, including Tobin Heath, Megan Rapinoe, and Hope Solo. As the new season unfolds, her retirement leaves a void that will be felt by fans and players alike. She has inspired so many girls on the field and will continue to inspire them off the field.
Women’s soccer in 2025 is certainly feeling the absence of Alex Morgan’s on-field presence, particularly in terms of leadership, experience, and star appeal. However, her continued involvement as an investor and advocate ensures her impact on the sport endures, helping to shape its next era from beyond the pitch.
