BREAKING NEWS: Alex Morgan announces retirement & pregnancy | Final match Sunday against NC Courage (Soccer 09/05)

Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

The Attacking Third crew react to the breaking news that Alex Morgan has announced her retirement from professional soccer. In a heartfelt social media post, she made said announcement as well as revealed that she is currently pregnant with her second child. Morgan said that this weekend's home match against the North Carolina Courage will be her last. She's had a storied career that has seen her rack up titles at both the international and club level. She also helped pioneer leagues on home soil collecting a number of trophies including the 2011 WPS Championship, the inaugural NWSL Championship, and most recently, the NWSL 2023 Shield and 2024 Challenge Cup. She also played abroad at Lyon where she completed a treble which included a 4th UWCL title for the French side. Morgan made 224 appearances for the USWNT netting 123 goals and 53 assists. She has 2 World Cup Titles to her name and a 2x Olympic Medalist including a Gold at the 2012 London Games. She fought valiantly in support of equal pay and equal rights for women in the game and leaves behind a lasting legacy that will inspire generations to come.

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