Alex Morgan arrives just in time for US
LONDON (AP) — First-time Olympian Alex Morgan already has her defining moment: A game-winning goal in overtime that put the U.S. women's soccer team into the gold medal match. And of all things, it came on a header, the very skill that was supposed to Alex Morgan, 23, stood above Canadian defenders and even the [...]
Read MoreGrant Wahl: Morgan's game-winner caps thrilling U.S. victory over Canada
Alex Morgan had the game winner to send the United States women's national team to the gold medal match against Japan by beating Canada in the final seconds. MANCHESTER, England — The U.S. women's soccer team is back in the Olympic gold medal match after a wild come-from-behind 4-3 win over Canada with a goal [...]
Read MoreAlex Morgan: American Striker Is Key for USA Women's Soccer Gold Medal
Alex Morgan recently celebrated a birthday as well—her 23rd. It's extremely plausible that this year's Olympics could very well be Solo's last. If. Think you can't learn anything from the ladies? Think again. Learn how to upgrade your workout from America's sexiest soccer player, Alex Morgan. These always sound like a good idea until you [...]
Read MoreAlex Morgan leads US women's soccer team into match against Colombia
If the name Alex Morgan hasn't been brought to your attention yet, you probably aren't a fan of soccer. The American sensation, who originally put herself in the spotlight last summer at the 2011 World Cup, had a sensational next 12 months in which she Alex Morgan wasn't even a starter last year when the [...]
Read MoreAbby Wambach-Alex Morgan combo puts USA in elite class
Midfielder Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with forward Alex Morgan, who scored twice in the USA's 4-2 victory against France. / By Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Despite falling behind to France early, the US Women's Soccer Team bounced back to win [...]
Read MoreAlex Morgan's rise came fast, but step by step
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: Alex Morgan #13 of USA is congratulated by Megan Rapinoe after scoring during the Women's Football first round Group G Match of the London 2012 Olympic Games between United July 25 (Bloomberg) — Alex Morgan scored twice as the U.S. came back from two goals down to defeat France 4-2 [...]
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