Rumors about Alex Morgan’s future came to an end, on Monday. Morgan, Olympic medalist and two-time World Cup champion, is the newest member of San Diego Wave FC.
As anticipated over the past two weeks, Morgan’s future with Orlando Pride came to an end. Morgan reached a deal with the new franchise from San Diego, which will be competing the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) starting in 2022.
After making the arrival of the historic USWNT player official, San Diego Wave brings together two pillars of team USA’s successes. Another is former US head coach Jill Ellis. Ellis acts as team president and the main person in charge of sports decisions. Morgan will score goals for San Diego with head coach Casey Stoney at the helm.
The 32 year-old Morgan played her college career at UC Berkeley. Since leaving college, Morgan’s played for Seattle Sounders, Portland Thorns, Orlando Pride and California Storm. Also, Morgan brings overseas experience with European clubs such as Olympique de Lyonnais and Tottenham.
“As a Southern California native, I am excited to be making a long-term commitment to Wave FC and the city of San Diego”, said Morgan. “I am coming home to partner with this ambitious new club and to push the league forward for generations of soccer players to come. I cannot wait to get started and I will do everything I can to help bring a championship to this great city”.
Joining Morgan are several talented players who have already been signed by the club. Players like fellow American international Abby Dahlkemper and former Orlando Pride teammate Jodie Taylor.
Among her many accolades, Morgan helped lead the Portland Thorns to the first championship in league history during the inaugural 2013 season. As a member of the U.S. National Team, she played a key role in winning the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, netting 115 goals in 190 appearances.
Morgan was also named to the Dream Team for both tournaments, won the Silver Boot in 2019 and was named 2012 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year and a 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year finalist.
“We are thrilled to have a player of the caliber of Alex Morgan both on the pitch and in our locker room”, said Wave FC head coach Stoney. “Alex (Morgan) is a proven goal scorer at the very highest level and her world class ability, mentality and competitiveness will only add to our ability to compete in this league. I am excited to work with Alex and to see what this team can achieve”.
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