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Alexandra Morgan Carrasco (born Alexandra Patricia Morgan; July 2, 1989) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker. She is the captain of San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States, and the United States women's national soccer team. She co-captained the United States women's national soccer team with Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from 2018 to 2020. Shortly after graduating early from the University of California, Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears, Morgan was drafted number one overall in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Western New York Flash. There, she made her professional debut and helped the team win the league championship. Morgan, who was 22 at the time, was the youngest player on the national team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the team was runner-up. At the 2012 London Olympics, she scored the match-winning goal in the 123rd minute of the semi-final match against Canada. She finished 2012 with 28 goals and 21 assists, joining Mia Hamm as the only American woman to score 20 goals and provide 20 assists in the same calendar year and making her the sixth and youngest U.S. player to score 20 goals in a single season. She was subsequently named U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year and was a FIFA World Player of the Year finalist. Morgan also helped the United States win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups, where she was named to the Dream Team for both tournaments, while she won the Silver Boot in 2019. In 2013, the inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League, Morgan joined Portland Thorns FC and helped the team win the league title that year. Morgan played for the Thorns through the 2015 season, after which she was traded to first-year franchise Orlando Pride. In 2017, Morgan signed with French team Lyon, where she won the continental European treble, which included the UEFA Women's Champions League. Off the field, Morgan teamed with Simon & Schuster to write a middle-grade book series about four soccer players: The Kicks. The first book in the series, Saving the Team, debuted at number seven on The New York Times Best Seller list in May 2013. Additionally, a film starring Morgan in her acting debut, Alex & Me, was released in June 2018 where she plays a fictionalized version of herself. In 2015, Morgan was ranked by Time as the top-paid American women's soccer player, largely due to her numerous endorsement deals. Morgan, along with Canada's Christine Sinclair and Australia's Steph Catley, became the first women's soccer players to appear on the cover of FIFA video games in 2015 – Morgan appeared alongside Lionel Messi on covers of FIFA 16 sold in the United States. She was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022. Early life Born to Pamela and Michael Morgan in the Los Angeles County suburb of San Dimas, California, Morgan was raised with her two older sisters, Jeni and Jeri, in the nearby suburb of Diamond Bar. She was a multi-sport athlete growing up and began playing soccer at an early age with AYSO, and her father was among her first coaches. However, she did not begin playing club soccer until age 14 when she joined Cypress Elite. With the club team, she won the Coast Soccer League (CSL) under-16 championship and placed third at the under-19 level. Morgan attended Diamond Bar High School, where she was a three-time all-league pick and was named All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). At the school, she was known for her speed and sprinting ability. Morgan played for Olympic Development Program (ODP) regional and state teams as well. She later credited the program as an integral part of her development as a soccer player: "... programs like ODP helped me especially because I did come into the club scene late and it was important for me to play as much as possible, play with the best players and learn from the best coaches. That, for me, was crucial to my development." In 2006 at age 17, Morgan was called up to the United States under-20 women's national soccer team. While playing in a scrimmage against the men's junior national team, she sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and did not play for the team again until April 2008. California Golden Bears (2007–2010) Morgan attended University of California, Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears from 2007 to 2010. She led the Cal Bears in scoring during her first season with the team. During a match against Stanford in the second round of the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship, Morgan scored an equalizer with less than two minutes left in regulation time, resulting in a 1–1 draw. The team was ultimately defeated during penalty kicks. Despite continued absences due to U.S. national team commitments throughout her collegiate career, Morgan led Cal in scoring and helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament four years in a row, advancing to the second round twice. After being named a candidate for the Hermann Trophy during her junior year, Morgan became the first Golden Bear to be one of the top three finalists for the award. She was one of four finalists for the Honda Sports Award, given to the best overall candidate in each sport. Morgan finished her collegiate career ranked third all-time in goals scored (45) and points (106) for Cal. She graduated from Berkeley one semester early, with a degree in Political Economy. Club career Western New York Flash (2011) On January 14, 2011, Morgan was the first overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Western New York Flash. She was the first Cal player to be drafted in the first round of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). Morgan scored her first goal for the Flash during the team's home opener—a 3–0 win over the Atlanta Beat on May 1, 2011. Throughout the 2011 season, she played in 14 matches and scored four goals. The club won the regular season title and the WPS Championship title the same year. Seattle Sounders Women (2012) After the WPS later suspended operations in early 2012 due to legal and financial difficulties, Morgan joined her national teammates Hope Solo, Sydney Leroux, Megan Rapinoe and Stephanie Cox on the Seattle Sounders Women for the 2012 season. Of her signing, Morgan said, "I am excited to play in a city that is so passionate about soccer. The Sounders have been one of, if not the best fan support in MLS. I can only imagine how Seattle fans would respond to having a full professional women's team in the future." Due to her national team commitments and preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics, Morgan made three regular season appearances for the club. She scored two goals and served two assist in her 253 minutes on the pitch. With the national teammates' presence on the team, the Sounders sold out nine of their ten home matches at the 4,500 capaci.... Discover the Alex Morgan popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Alex Morgan books.
Best Seller Alex Morgan Books of 2024
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Escape to the French Farmhouse
Jo Thomas'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to Franc...
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The Howardsfield Horror
Jay MasonAlex is convinced the lights that have been hovering over the local cornfields are connected to the activities at the high security science Centre where her parents work. But then ...
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The Man Who Ate the World
Jay RaynerAn astronomical gastronomical undertaking one of the world's preeminent restaurant critics takes on the giants of haute cuisine, one tasting menu at a timeLike the luxury fashion c...
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In the Zone
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eighth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series that inspired the A...
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Settle the Score
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the sixth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series about believing in y...
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Homecoming
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the penultimate book in her empowering and funfilled middle grade series!Devin is fina...
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Saving the Team
Alex MorganFrom star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the New York Times bestselling first book in an empowering, funfilled middle grade series about believing in you...
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Angels on Earth
Laura Schroff & Alex TresniowskiFrom the #1 New York Times and international bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes a heartwarming and inspiring book about the incredible impact that acts of kindness fr...
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A Greater Goal
Elizabeth RuschMore than 250 women have played on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and most contributed to the battle for equal pay. This narrative nonfiction book by the awardwinning autho...
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Cornish Clouds and Silver Lining Skies
Ali McNamaraMeteorologist Sky Matthews does not like surprises.Sky monitors her life like she does the weather, carefully and with a scientific eye. So, when she misses out on her dream job ab...
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Alex Morgan
Jon M. FishmanWhen Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soc...
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Alex Morgan
Matt ChandlerAlex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a worldclass soccer playe...
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Angle of Attack
Leo J MaloneyReallife Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney launches an electrifying new series featuring Alex Morgan, daughter of legendary operative Dan Morgan and a formidable force in her own ri...
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Hope and Happiness in Bluebell Wood
Ali McNamaraAn Ali McNamara novel is the perfect escape.Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place....
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Alex Morgan
Matt ScheffIntroduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Alex Morgan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in her life make this a thril...
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To Italy, With Love
Nicky Pellegrino'An uplifting and delicious taste of Italy' ERICA JAMES'The perfect recipe for the ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY 'Knowing, compassionate and moving' CATHERINE ROBERTSON ...
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Win or Lose
Alex MorganThe Kicks have the league championship within reachbut do they have what it takes to win it? Book three in the fun and empowering New York Times bestselling middle grade series fro...
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Blast Wave
Leo J MaloneyFrom the clandestine corridors of power in London to Tokyo’s historic underground, Alex Morgan fights The newest installment in acclaimed BlackOps thriller author Leo J. Malon...
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Becky Sauerbrunn
David SeigermanBefore she was scoring goals, Becky Sauerbrunn was just a kid trying to fit in. Learn more in this first book in a middle grade nonfiction series about the childhoods of your favor...
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Alex Morgan
Anthony K. HewsonAlex Morgan plays for the US National Team and for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She is one of the top 10 goal scorers in US women's soccer histor...
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Elle of the Ball
Elena Delle DonneFrom 2015 WNBA MVP, 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the first novel in a brandnew middle grade series with as much...
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Storm Front
Leo J MaloneyThe second installment in acclaimed BlackOps thriller author Leo J. Maloney’s spinoff series featuring Alex Morgan, daughter of Zeta operative Dan Morgan. STORM FRONT Ar...
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Swish
Elena Delle DonneFrom WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the fifth novel in a middle grade series with as much heart as there is ...
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Hat Trick
Alex MorganThe Kicks are dedicated to soccer and to friendshipbut can they balance all their goals? Find out in book four in the fun and empowering New York Times bestselling middle grade ser...
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Switching Goals
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the tenth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series that inspired the st...
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Hard Target
Leo J MaloneyIn this fastpaced, supercharged new thriller series from reallife Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney, Alex Morgan, daughter of legendary operative Dan Morgan, comes into her ow...
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On the Field with...Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, and Mallory Pugh
Matt ChristopherThe #1 sports series for kids takes readers onto the field and behind the scenes of the U.S. Women's Soccer team, in this actionpacked and inspiring collection of brand new biograp...
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Alex Morgan vs. Mia Hamm
Josh AndersonAlex Morgan and Mia Hamm are two of the greatest scorers in US soccer history. Learn about their triumphs on and off the field, compare their stats, and then choose a winner.
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Make It Nice
Dorinda MedleyThe Real Housewives of New York City fan favorite Dorinda Medley takes us inside her rollercoaster life and iconic Blue Stone Manor to share how we, too, can Make It Nice.Throughou...
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The Baseball 100
Joe PosnanskiNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year“An instant sports classic.” New York Post “Stellar.” The Wall Street Journal “A true maste...
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Fans in the Stands
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the twelfth and final book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series about so...
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Under Pressure
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the seventh book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series that inspired the ...
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Soccer Superstar Alex Morgan
Jon M. FishmanAlex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's readerfriendly text, criticalthinking questions, and br...
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Shaken Up
Alex MorganFrom World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the fifth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series about believing in yourse...
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Choosing Sides
Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the ninth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series that inspired the Am...
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Sabotage Season
Alex MorganThe Kicks’ championship hopes are being sabotaged in the second book in a series that celebrates confidence and teamwork, from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Mor...
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The List
Carys JonesFive names on a list. The first two are dead.The third is yours.A riproaring, addictive, intense and emotional thriller for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor ...
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Soccerwomen
Gemma ClarkeFrom Michelle Akers to Megan Rapinoe, bold and inspiring profiles of the pioneers, champions and future heroines of women's soccer around the world. Women's soccer has come a long ...
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Play Soccer Like Alex Morgan
JJ BryantAlex Morgan can do much more than kick a soccer ball. The forward has scored header goals at the World Cup. Read all about Alex!
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Digging Deep
Elena Delle DonneFrom WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the fourth novel in a middle grade series with as much heart as there is...
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P.S. Come to Italy
Nicky Pellegrino'The ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY on To Italy, with Love'Deliciously romantic' ERICA JAMES on P.S. Come to ItalyWish you were here?When Belle's quiet, idyllic life on th...
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Always Jane
Jenn BennettA chauffer’s daughter finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with the sons of her boss’s wealthy nextdoor neighbors in this delightfully romantic story from the author of A...