The legendary forward of the national team United States Alex Morgan said goodbye to football this Sunday in a match between his team, the San Diego Wave against the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL.
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It was an emotional moment when her teammates and rivals approached her to say goodbye after a long career.
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“Morgan, who recently announced that she is going to be a mother for the second time, was a starter in the San Diego Wave’s starting eleven and was substituted in the 13th minute, a symbolic gesture since that was the number she wore at key moments of her successful career,” reported the EFE agency.
And he added: “The 35-year-old Californian forward could have scored one last goal, but the Courage goalkeeper, Casey Murphymanaged to stop her penalty kick. It was the tenth minute and, 180 seconds later, Morgan was substituted.”
EFE reported that “the forward exchanged heartfelt hugs with her teammates before taking off her boots on the pitch. Visibly moved, she handed over the captain’s armband and was replaced by fellow forward Amirah Ali.”
Finally, the agency noted that “Morgan announced his retirement from football last Tuesday and made it known that this Sunday’s match against the North Carolina Courage would be the last of his career.”
He wore the shirts of the Portland Thornswith whom she was champion of the NWSL, Orlando Pride, Lyon, Tottenham and San Diego WaveHer honours include the Women’s Champions League, the French league and the French Cup won in the 2016-2017 season.
Off the field, Morgan was with his teammate Megan Rapinoe one of the most active footballers in the fight for equality. Among her achievements, the historic 2022 collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing equal conditions between the US men’s and women’s national teams stands out.
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