San Diego Wave FC striker Alex Morgan took to Instagram on Thursday, September 5, 2024, to announce her pregnancy and retirement.
Alex Morgan Carrasco, 35, is a former professional soccer player who played as a striker for the National Women’s Soccer League club San Diego Wave FC.
Highlights
- Alex Morgan announced her pregnancy and retirement from professional soccer.
- She married Servando Carrasco and welcomed their first child, Charlie Elena Carrasco, in 2020.
- Her husband Servando is a former professional soccer player who has played for Fort Lauderdale.
She co-captained the United States with Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from 2018 to 2020.
Shortly after graduation, she played for the California Golden Bears after the Western New York Flash drafted her number one overall in the 2011 WPS Draft.
At 22, Morgan became one of the youngest national team players at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
She scored the match-winning goal in the 123rd minute of the semi-final match against Canada in the 2012 London Olympics.
Alex Morgan Is Expecting Her Second Child With Husband Servando Carrasco
In a recent Instagram video, Alex Morgan announced her second pregnancy with her husband, Servando Carrasco. She said,
This is also not the retirement video I expected when I initially thought I was going to do this because Charlie is going to be a big sister. I am pregnant,”
Alex Morgan
Following the news, fans rushed to the comment section to congratulate her. One fan commented,
Thank you, Alex 🥲💙 So proud and grateful for what you’ve done for your teams, country, sport, women in general, family, friends, and fans.🥹 Can’t wait for your family to welcome another🥰 love you a million and can’t wait for this next chapter.
Sofiajakobson
Another fan added,
Thank you @alexmorgan13 for everything. Wish you nothing but the best for you and your family. Congratulations on the retirement and pregnancy. I’m glad i got to see you play.
Lillian
However, she has not experienced any weight gain till now.
Morgan and her husband announced their first pregnancy in October 2019, saying the baby was due in April.
She gave birth to her daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco, 4, at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces in May 2020.
Morgan wrote on social media,
“She made us wait longer than expected, but I should have known she would do it her way and her way only,” “My super moon baby.”
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan’s Husband, Servando Carrasco, Is A Former Professional Soccer Player
Servando Carrasco, 36, is a former soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder.
He spent his childhood in Tijuana, Mexico, where he played soccer for his high school and San Diego Surf.
Carrasco was recognized as Western League Player of the Year, CIF Player of the Year, and the San Diego Unio-Tribune All-County Player of the Year.
He was drafted in the second round of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders F.C. He signed with Seattle on March 2, 2011, and made his professional debut on March 19 in a game against the New York Red Bulls.
At the end of the 2017 season, he entered the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft after Orlando City declined his contract option.
He was selected by LA Galaxy in Stage 2 of the draft on December 21, 2017, and signed the contract on January 11, 2018.
After declining his contract at the end of the 2019 season, he signed with Fort Lauderdale in USL League One.
On December 31, 2014, Carrasco tied the knot with Alex Morgan.
Additional Information
- Alex Morgan has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2024.
- Morgan was born to her father, Michael T. Morgan, and her mother, Pamela S. Morgan.
- She was a driving force behind the 2021 revelations that led to the firing of former head coach Paul Riley for alleged physical compulsion of former players.
