Early Life and Education of Alex Morgan: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Alex Morgan. A timeline of key moments.
Alex Morgan is an American professional soccer player renowned for her accomplishments as a striker. She most recently played for San Diego Wave FC and the United States national team, where she served as co-captain alongside Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from 2018 to 2020, and with Lindsay Horan in 2023. Morgan is a celebrated figure in women's soccer, known for her athletic skill and leadership qualities on and off the field.
July 2, 1989: Alexandra Morgan Born
On July 2, 1989, Alexandra Patricia Morgan, now known as Alexandra Morgan Carrasco, was born.
2007: Joins California Golden Bears
In 2007, Alex Morgan began attending the University of California, Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears and led the team in scoring during her first season.
2010: End of Collegiate Career
2010 marked the end of Alex Morgan's collegiate career with the California Golden Bears, having played for the team since 2007.
May 2013: The Kicks Book Series Debut
In May 2013, Alex Morgan's middle-grade book series, The Kicks, debuted with the first book, Saving the Team, on The New York Times Best Seller list.
August 2019: Last Played
August 2019 was the last time that Alex Morgan played before pregnancy.
October 2019: Pregnancy Announcement
In October 2019, Alex Morgan and her husband, Servando Carrasco, announced that they were expecting a baby girl in April 2020.
