Alex Morgan's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alex Morgan. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1991: Goal Record
In 2012, Morgan and Wambach combined for 55 goals matching a 21-year-old record set in 1991 by Michelle Akers (39 goals) and Carin Jennings (16 goals).
2011: Golden Boot in Algarve Cup
Alex Morgan won the tournament's golden boot in 2011.
2011: Drafted to Western New York Flash and World Cup Runner-Up
In 2011, Alex Morgan was drafted number one overall in the WPS Draft by the Western New York Flash and helped the team win the league championship. She was also the youngest player on the national team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the team was runner-up.
March 7, 2012: First career hat-trick
On March 7, 2012, Alex Morgan earned her first career hat-trick during a 4–0 victory against Sweden in the third-place match of the Algarve Cup.
June 2012: ESPY Nomination
In June 2012, Alex Morgan was nominated for an ESPY Award as the Best Breakthrough Athlete.
2012: Statistics in 2012
In 2012, Alex Morgan led the U.S. in goals (28), multi-goal matches (9), assists (21) and points (77).
2012: Olympic Gold and Record-Tying Season
In 2012, Alex Morgan scored the match-winning goal at the London Olympics semi-final against Canada. She finished the year with 28 goals and 21 assists, joining Mia Hamm as the only American woman to achieve this in a year.
2012: Olympic Semi-Final Winning Goal
In 2012, Alex Morgan scored the winning goal in the Olympic semi-final match against Canada in extra time. In the final, she assisted on a Carli Lloyd header.
2012: U.S. Soccer's Female Athlete of the Year
In 2012, U.S. Soccer announced Alex Morgan as the Female Athlete of the Year. She finished third in FIFA Ballon d'Or voting.
May 14, 2013: Saving The Team Released
On May 14, 2013, Alex Morgan's first novel, "Saving The Team", was released and debuted at number seven on The New York Times Best Seller list.
August 31, 2013: NWSL Championship Title with Portland
On August 31, 2013, Alex Morgan assisted on the second goal as Portland Thorns FC captured the league's inaugural championship title, defeating Western New York Flash 2–0.
2013: NWSL Championship with Portland Thorns FC
In 2013, Alex Morgan joined Portland Thorns FC and helped them win the NWSL league championship.
May 2015: Featured on ESPN Magazine Cover
In May 2015, Alex Morgan was featured on the cover of ESPN Magazine with teammates Abby Wambach and Sydney Leroux.
June 2015: Highest Paid American Women's Soccer Player
In June 2015, Time named Alex Morgan the highest-paid American women's soccer player, mostly due to her endorsement deals.
July 2015: Featured on FIFA 16 Cover
In July 2015, Alex Morgan became the first female athlete to appear on the cover of EA Sports' FIFA video game, FIFA 16, for the U.S. edition.
2015: FIFA Women's World Cup Title
In 2015, Alex Morgan helped the United States win the FIFA Women's World Cup.
2015: Algarve Cup Win
In 2015, Alex Morgan was part of the USWNT that won its tenth Algarve Cup. She scored in the 3–0 defeat of Switzerland.
2015: Top-Paid American Women's Soccer Player and FIFA Cover Appearance
In 2015, Alex Morgan was ranked the top-paid American women's soccer player. She also became the first woman to appear on the cover of FIFA video games.
January 24, 2016: Received Key to the City
On January 24, 2016, Alex Morgan received the key to the city of Diamond Bar, her hometown.
March 2016: SheBelieves Cup
In March 2016, at the first SheBelieves Cup competition, Alex Morgan was awarded the Golden Boot and the MVP award.
2017: Wins UEFA Women's Champions League
Alex Morgan started in the 2017 UEFA Women's Champions League Final and won the match after a penalty shootout. She subbed off after 23 minutes due to a hamstring injury.
2017: Signs with Lyon and Wins Treble
In 2017, Alex Morgan signed with French team Lyon and won the continental European treble, including the UEFA Women's Champions League.
2018: U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year
In 2018, Alex Morgan won U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year award.
2019: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Alex Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019.
2019: FIFA Women's World Cup Title and Silver Boot
In 2019, Alex Morgan helped the United States win the FIFA Women's World Cup and won the Silver Boot.
2019: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover
In 2019, Alex Morgan posed for one of the three Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers.
2019: Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrity
In 2019, Alex Morgan was crowned by PETA as Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrity.
April 21, 2021: Orlando Pride win against Washington Spirit
On April 21, 2021, Alex Morgan made her first appearance for Orlando Pride since August 2019, playing in a 1–0 Challenge Cup win over Washington Spirit. She registered an assist on the only goal of the game.
May 2021: NWSL Player of the Month
In May 2021, Alex Morgan was named NWSL Player of the Month for only the second time in her career, after scoring in each of the first four games of the regular season.
September 21, 2021: Scores Sixth Career International Hat-Trick
On September 21, 2021, Alex Morgan scored her sixth career international hat-trick for the United States in a friendly against Paraguay in Cincinnati.
2022: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
Alex Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022.
2022: Joins San Diego Wave FC and Wins Golden Boot
In 2022, Alex Morgan joined San Diego Wave FC; she received the NWSL Golden Boot as the league's top scorer that year.
2022: Won NWSL Golden Boot
In 2022, Alex Morgan scored a career-high 15 goals in 17 games for the Wave, winning the NWSL Golden Boot. She also became the third NWSL player to score four goals in a game.
2023: Won NWSL Shield
In 2023, Alex Morgan led the Wave to an 11–4–7 record and the NWSL Shield as the top team of the regular-season standings.
2024: Winning goal in the Challenge Cup
In 2024, Alex Morgan scored the winning goal in the Challenge Cup, marking the first time the Wave won this cup.
