THE CALIFORNIA-RAISED FORWARD WHO BECAME ONE OF AMERICAN SOCCER’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE FACES
Alex Morgan
b. 1989 · Female Athlete
Early Life
Alex Morgan was born on July 2, 1989, in San Dimas, California, and did not join a competitive club soccer team until age 14, relatively late compared to many elite youth players.
She earned a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, where she became a standout scorer and helped elevate the program’s national profile.
Rise to Fame
Morgan was selected first overall in the 2011 WPS Draft and quickly earned a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Team, making an immediate impact with her speed and finishing ability.
She became a star at the 2011 World Cup and the 2012 Olympics, helping the U.S. win gold in London with a dramatic late goal in the semifinal.
Career Highlights
Morgan was a key contributor to U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup championships in 2015 and 2019, becoming one of the most prolific scorers in program history.
She played professionally for clubs in the United States, England, and France, and became one of the faces of the team’s high-profile equal pay campaign against U.S. Soccer.
Personal Life
Morgan married fellow professional soccer player Servando Carrasco in 2014, and the couple has a daughter together.
She has authored a series of bestselling children’s books and has been an outspoken advocate for gender equity in sports throughout her career.
Net Worth & Legacy
Alex Morgan’s net worth is estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, built through club and national team salaries, endorsement deals, and business ventures.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the growth of women’s soccer in the United States, Morgan is credited with helping expand the sport’s commercial visibility.