Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan Net Worth, Personal Life, Career, Achievements, and More

Who Is Alex Morgan?

Alex Morgan is an American professional soccer player who has a net worth of $4 million. She plays for the Orlando Pride of the NWSL or National Women’s Soccer League. In 2018, she became the co-captain of the national team along with Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.

Personal Details

Celebrity Name: Alex Morgan
Full Name: Alexandra Patricia Morgan Carrasco
Gender: Female
Birth Date: July 2, 1989
Birth Place: San Dimas, California, US
Age: 31
Height: 1.7m
Weight: 62 kilos
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Husband: Servando Carrasco, married since 2014
Children: Charlie Elena Carrasco
Profession: Professional soccer player
Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life

Alexandra Patricia Morgan was born on July 2, 1989, in San Dimas, California, to parents Michael Morgan and Pamela Morgan. She has two older sisters, Jeri and Jeni, and all of them were brought up in a suburb near Diamond Bar.

Growing up, she was a multi-athlete and played different kinds of sports. She started to play soccer at a really young age, with her father as one of her early coaches. However, it was only when she was 14 that she started to play club soccer when she joined the Cypress Elite.

Morgan went to Diamond Bar High School, where she was considered for her amazing sprinting ability and speed. She was an all-league pick three times and was named All-American by the NSCAA or National Soccer Coaches Association

She played for the ODP or Olympic Development Program, which she considered as an important part of her progress as an athlete.

Alex Morgan Net Worth

Personal Life

In December 2014, Morgan married Servando Carrasco, a fellow soccer player. After five years of being together, they announced in October 2019 that they are going to be parents. Their daughter, Charlie Elena Carrasco, was born on May 7, 2020.

Morgan is a vegan and along with Kyrie Irving, a famous NBA player, she was crowned as the Most Vegan Celebrities of 2019 by PETA.

Alex Morgan Career

It was in 2011 that Morgan was discovered by the Western New York Flash. She was the first overall pick in the WPS draft in 2011. She was also the first Californian player to be included in the draft of the first round of WPS (Women’s Professional Soccer).

When WPS was suspended in 2012 due to financial and legal difficulties, Morgan joined the Seattle Sounders Women for the 2012 season. Since she was also busy preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics, she only made three appearances on the regular season of the soccer club.

In January 2013, she joined the Portland Thorns FC and continued to play for the team in 2014. In 2015, she only made four appearances as she was preparing for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup that was held in Vancouver, Canada.

In October 2015, it was announced that she was traded to Orlando Pride. In her fifteen appearances playing for the team, she was able to score four goals. 

In January 207, she signed a contract worth $33,000 each month with the French champions, Olympique Lyonnaise. However, in September 2017, she announced that she ended her contract with Olympique Lyonnais and will be available to play for Orlando Pride for the full eighth season.

2011 FIFA World’s Cup

Alex Morgan was the youngest soccer player on the US national team that won second in FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2011. In July 2011, she was able to score her first goal in the event in the 82-minute mark against France. She was nominated for the 2011 FIFA World Player of the Year, but she only finished eighth.

2012 London Olympics

In the 2012 London Olympics, Morgan was able to score both the goal and the equalizer that sealed their win against France. In their next matches, she assisted in their winning goals. All in all, she was able to lead her team in 28 goals, 21 assists, 77 points, and 9 multi-goal matches. Because of her outstanding performance, the US Soccer announced her as the 2012 Female Athlete of the Year.

Filmography

Although she is busy with her sports career, Alex Morgan was able to appear in several TV programs. She made guest appearances in a 2015 episode of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn; 2015 episode of The Kicks, 2015 concert film of Taylor Swift, and her own 2019 TV miniseries, Alex Morgan: The Equalizer.

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Alex Morgan Awards and Achievements

Considered as one of the best female soccer players, Alex Morgan bagged a lot of awards, honors, and achievements. Some of these are:

  • 2012 Olympic Gold Medal
  • 2015 and 2019 ESPY Award for Best Team
  • 2019 ESPY Award Best FEmale Athlete
  • 2012 Women’s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year
  • 2012 US Soccer Athlete of the Year
  • And a lot more!

Alex Morgan Total Net Worth

To date, Alex Morgan has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Her wealth mainly comes from her career as a successful professional soccer player. She has played with numerous teams and even played in major events, such as FIFA and The Olympics. Moreover, she earns a lot of money from her various endorsements, particularly Nike, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Panasonic.