Alex Morgan Retires: Learn More About the Iconic Player

How Old Is Alex Morgan?

Morgan is 35 years old, and her birthday is on July 2. At 34 during the USWNT 2023 World Cup, she was one of the oldest players on the roster, with only Kelley O'Hara (then 34), Alyssa Naeher (35), and Megan Rapinoe (38) being the same age or older than she was.

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What Position Does Alex Morgan Play?

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Morgan plays the forward position, aka striker.

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Is Alex Morgan Married?

Morgan got married in December 2014, and her husband is former professional soccer player Servando Carrasco.

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Does Alex Morgan Have Kids?

Morgan gave birth to her daughter, Charlie, now 3 years old, on May 7, 2020. And in her retirement video, she announced that she's expecting her second child.

Shortly after Charlie's birth, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This worked out well for Morgan, giving her extra time to recover postpartum before returning to the field. "It was actually a weight off my shoulders that I didn't realize was there," Morgan told PS in November 2020. "I knew at that point, I can just let Charlie come whenever she was ready."

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Where Did Alex Morgan Go to College?

Morgan went to the University of California at Berkeley, where she was named the third all-time scorer in school history. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in political economy.

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Is Alex Morgan Right- or Left-Footed?

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According to her FIFA facts page, Morgan prefers to shoot with her left foot.

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Has Alex Morgan Been in Sports Illustrated?

Yes, three times, in fact. In 2019, Morgan made her third appearance in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, when she appeared on one of the covers.

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Is Alex Morgan a USWNT Captain?

While Morgan had been named one of two co-captains (along with teammate Lindsey Horan) on the USWNT ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Horan was named the sole captain in 2024 ahead of the Paris Olympics, per The New York Times.

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Alex Morgan Was Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019

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When Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2019, soccer legend Mia Hamm penned the article about her, writing: "I feel great about the future of our sport because Alex is leading the way . . . As the mother of 12-year-old twin daughters, I fully understand the impact that Alex makes on this next generation of young girls. Her commitment to set such a positive example for them is unmatched, and I am incredibly grateful that the future of our game is in such good hands."

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Why Does Alex Morgan Wear a Pink Headband?

Morgan started wearing pink prewrap in her hair during her sophomore year at UC Berkeley to support Servando's mother, who was battling breast cancer at the time. Read more about why she always wears a pink headband here.

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Does Alex Morgan Have Siblings?

Morgan is the youngest of three girls. Her sisters are named Jeni and Jeri.

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Alex Starred in a 2018 Movie, "Alex & Me"

You can stream the movie on Prime Video.

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Watch Alex Morgan's Winning Semifinal Goal at the 2012 Olympics

One of Morgan's most famous moments on the field was her game-winning goal during the US's semifinal match against Canada at the 2012 Olympics. Her goal helped the team take home the gold medal.

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