In a surprising turn of events, Alex Morgan, US soccer legend, won’t be playing for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is a big deal because Alex has been a important part of the team for over ten years and she has been a big part of the U.S. team in four World Cups, and they won two of those.
She played in more than 220 games for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and has scored 123 goals, Out o that fifth highest number of goals anyone has ever scored on the team. She also helped other players score 53 times. So, her not being on the team is quite unexpected and has left everyone in the soccer community with lot of surprises. ⚽
Alex Morgan is special because she is not just a forward on the soccer field, but in her life too. She always trying to find a balance in everything she does. Off the field, she is a strong supporter of equality and change. She has used her career to stand up for girls and women in sports. She married to Servando Carrasco on December 31, 2014. Carrasco was a former soccer player.
Nothing like an @alexmorgan13 autograph! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/Am6fET6MU1
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) June 8, 2024
Alex Morgan is really fast and good at scoring goals. Because of these skills, she got a scholarship to play soccer at the University of California, Berkeley. During her last year of high school, Alex Morgan had to go surgery on her ACL, which is a part of the knee. After only five months of really hard physical therapy, she was able to play soccer again for the University of California at Berkeley. This shows that she was able to recover from her surgery really quickly.
She has won the FIFA World Cup twice and also won a gold medal in the Olympics. She first became famous during the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In that tournament, she scored a goal in the semi-final and also helped another score goal in the final match. But, even with her help, Team USA lost to Japan in a tie-breaker round of the penalty shootout. She also got shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d’Or. In the end, she finished in third place in the voting.
Alex Morgan is Disappointed on Not Getting Selected for 2024 Paris Olympic Roster
Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 26, 2024
In less than a month, I look forward to supporting this team… pic.twitter.com/NAXmQnNN8B
Why Alex Morgan Is Not Playing & left off the 2024 Paris Olympic Roster?
- Roster Changes and New Leadership: The US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) for 2024 Paris Olympic is going through some big changes. Their new coach, Emma Hayes, is shaking things up. She believes in mixing new and young players with the older more experienced ones. Her goal is to create a super team that can win back the Olympic gold medal🏅
- Coach Emma Hayes Reply: Coach Hayes said that it was a hard decision of not including Alex Morgan on the team, keeping a point of all she has done for the team in the past. But, Coach Hayes decided she wanted to try something new and chose different players for the team. While Alex is not being on the team, it feels like the end of an era for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
- Morgan’s Recent Performance and Injury: Alex Morgan had a tough year. She hurt her ankle and couldn’t play for a while. Even though she showed some amazing skills in the past (like scoring her 118th goal for the US team which helped them qualify for the 2024 Olympics), her recent performance and health might be the reasons why she is not on the team list this time.
- USWNT Strategy for Paris 2024: Alex Morgan, along with other experienced players like Becky Sauerbrunn and Kelley O’Hara, are not on the team this time. This shows that the team is looking to bring in new, younger players. Players like Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson have really shown the ability they have what it takes to lead the team in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Reactions and Future Prospects: Morgan said that she believes in her skills and thinks she can still play an important role on the team. Even though she don’t have control over the decision of not to include her on the team, she still focused on helping out in any way she can. This shows how strong and dedicated she is to soccer.
Implications for the USWNT
The decision of not to include Alex Morgan in the roster is part of a bigger plan to refresh the team and get them ready for the tough competition at the Olympics. The US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) didn’t do as expected in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which shows that the team needs to change and adapt. So, these changes to the team are brave but needed.
Alex Morgan played first Olympic in 2012, The U.S. team has won four Olympic gold medals in the past. But, since 2012, they haven’t won a gold or silver medal, only bronze. The 2012 Olympics was the first one that Alex Morgan played in. She scored the goal that won the game in the semifinals and which sent the U.S. team to the final match where they could win the gold medal.
Fan Reactions and Expectations
Fans are really surprised and worried about Alex Morgan not being on the team. They think that her experience and leadership are really important, especially for big competitions like the 2024 Paris Olympics. People are talking about this a lot on social media and sports experts are also discussing it. Some people think it is a good idea to bring in new players, but others want Alex Morgan to be put back on the team.
What’s Ahead
As the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) gets ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, everyone is waiting to see how they do in the coming games. They are also waiting to see how Coach Emma Hayes handles all these changes to the team. It is not sure if Alex Morgan will be back on the team in time for the Olympics, but if she does come back, her experience and skills could really help the team.