6 Facts about Alex Morgan you should know

• Alex Morgan is a professional footballer who plays as a striker
• She is currently signed to San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and also plays for the United States women’s national soccer team
• Morgan has used her influence to advocate for equality and reform, champion for women in sports

Did you know Alex Morgan jersey number is also her favourite number, 13? We bed you didn’t know. SportsLeo takes a look at several interesting facts you probably didn’t know about the talented footballer who is one of the most prominent figures in the sporting world.

Morgan play as a striker and is currently the captain of San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and also plays for the United States women’s national soccer team. The facts about Alex Morgan highlighted below will help you get to know her better.

Alex Morgan is one of the most popular female footballers. Photo/ NBC News.

1. She Had A Successful College Career

Morgan began playing football at a very young age. She went to the University of California, Berkley, where she continued to nurture her talent while playing for the California Golden Bears. From 2007 to 2010, helped the Cali Bears reach the NCAA Tournament four years in a row. She finished her college career with 45 goals.

2. Morgan Has Played In Europe 

While many know her for putting on the jerseys of top National Women’s Soccer League clubs such as Portland Thorns FC, Orlando Pride and currently San Diego Wave among others, Moran has also enjoyed a spell in Europe.

The now 34-year-old played for French club Lyon and also English side Tottenham Hotspur. With Lyon she won the Division 1 Feminine, Coupe de France Feminine and UEFA Women’s Champions League. She achieved all that success during her one season with the club.

Alex Morgan previously played for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo/ Goal.com.

3. Morgan Has Won Numerous Individual Awards

Alex Morgan has been a recipient of several prestigious awards over the course of her career. She has been crowned CONCACAF Player of the Year four times, CONCACAF Women’s Championship Golden Ball and U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year. She has been a finalist for the FIFA World Player of the Year once and The Best FIFA Women’s Player twice.

4. She Is A Writer And Philanthropist

Alex Morgan’s passion for football goes beyond just kicking the ball on the pitch as she has written several books related to the sport. The books she has written to draw the attention of football to children include The Kicks and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal. The Kicks is a four-book series dedicated to students in middle grade learners.

Morgan is also a philanthropist and is actively involved in charitable endeavors. She was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women and uses the platform to advocate for gender equality.

5. She Is Married To Another Footballer

Morgan got married to her boyfriend Servando Carrasco on New Year’s Eve 2014. The couple is blessed with one daughter who was born on 7 May 2020. Their daughter’s name is Charlie.

Carrasco is a former professional footballer who played for top clubs such as Seattle Sounders FC, Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City SC, LA Galaxy before retiring after a short spell at Fort Lauderdale CF.

Alex Morgan and her family. Photo/ People.

6. Morgan Is An Advocate For Equality And Reform

Alex Morgan has used her influence to advocate for equality and reform, champion for women in sports. The 34-year-old was one of the female footballers for the US Women’s National Team, who filed an EEOC complaint over inequality in pay and treatment women’s soccer in the United States. The others were Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Rebecca Sauerbrunn and Hope Solo. The group alleged that players on the US women’s national soccer earn barely half of what the male players received playing for the US Men’s National Soccer team.

7. Alex Morgan Is A Super Bowl Fan

Morgan is a big fan of Super Bowl, just like many other athletes in the United States. The San Diego Wave FC forward has starred in various commercials, including in a Michelob Ultra commercial alongside tennis icon Serena Williams and NFL player Tony Romo.