might not be on the U.S. women’s national team roster for the upcoming , but the veteran striker has had an indelible influence on the program.
A longtime linchpin of the U.S. squad’s offense with the most caps, goals and assists among active players, the 34-year-old Morgan was to Emma Hayes’ roster that will compete at the Paris Games this summer.
GO DEEPER Why Alex Morgan missed the USWNT Olympic roster While Morgan’s shock omission signals a generational shift to a younger team — the average age of the forward pool on their Olympic roster is 24 — it’s unclear what the move means for Morgan’s long-term future and international career. The two-time World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medalist is responsible for many memorable goals and celebrations that have cemented her as a global soccer icon. We revisited some of her top moments in international competitions.
Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. Morgan scored her most famous goal in an epic semifinal against Canada at the 2012 London Games.
A fiercely competitive game appeared certain to be heading for a penalty shootout as the clock ticked into the final 30 seconds of added time. The U.S.
women had a final chance after Abby Wambach sent the ball to Heather O’Reilly, who fired in a cross from the wing to Morgan in the box. Morgan headed the ball over the arm of Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod to clinch a 4-3 victory, raising her arms aloft a.