“People Will Never Understand the Weight Alex Morgan Carried” – Lindsey Horan Pays Powerful Tribute After USWNT Legend’s Retirement

The United States women’s national soccer team’s forward Alex Morgan just made an announcement that the soccer fandom did not see coming! Alex Morgan is retiring. She took it to social media, in a video that made everyone reach for tissues and revealed the news. But that doesn’t mean she is leaving without a bang! Alex will be seen in one final showdown on Sunday when San Diego Wave FC takes on North Carolina Courage.

And guess what? Alex Morgan is not only bidding farewell to the pitch but also taking on a new personal journey! She announced that she expecting her second child. “I have so much clarity about this decision, and I am so happy to be able to finally tell you. “It has been a long time coming, and this decision wasn’t easy, but at the beginning of 2024, I felt in my heart and soul that this was the last season that I would play soccer,” said Alex.

That’s the cur for the emotional rollercoaster! The soccer community is bursting with love for Alex. But her friend and teammate Lindsey Horan added a whole new layer of emotion. Reposting Alex’s video Linsey wrote on Instagram, “Don’t think many people will ever understand the weight you carried with you every day being the face of this team and women’s football in general. You made the game better for so many little ones looking up to you and what an incredible career on top of it. Congrats Al.” If that doesn’t strike a chord, what will?

Alex Morgan bids adieu as an icon to be remembered. She has the feathers of 123 goals in 224 caps, two World Cup trophies, and an Olympic gold medal on her ever-so-glorious crown. Above all her stacked wins, Team USA will feel her impact off the field.  As Horan beautifully put it, “Congrats Al.” Morgan Alex has left behind some pretty big boots to fill!