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Once the most feared women’s football outfit in the world, now a side in the midst of transitional confusion.
Despite being four-time World Champions, the US Women’s National Team have shown that they too are not immune to periods of uncertainty.
Following a below-average exit in the Round of 16

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Football | Women's World Cup 2023

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Alex Morgan #13 of Team United States looks on during the first half of a game at Snapdragon Stadium on October 29, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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Is Alex Morgan a fit for the future of USWNT?

World football star Alex Morgan is known for inspiring change on and off the field.
If she’s not leading her club or country to victory, she’s pushing and campaigning for women’s rights and equality in sports.
Morgan is no stranger to making her voice heard and, alongside her USWNT teammates,

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07:  Alex Morgan of the USA celebrates with the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy and the Silver Boot Award following her team's victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

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USWNT star Alex Morgan launches new foundation in San Diego

The world of American soccer has woken up to Angel City's newest prospect.
18 year-old Alyssa Thompson's rapid rise to the top suggests she has the most promising career ahead of her.
From securing CONCACAF gold with the US under-20's and earning her first USWNT cap at just 17 to

PLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Angel City Football Club President Julie Uhrman and first overall draft pick Alyssa Thompson pose with a jersey during the Angel City Football Club 2023 NWSL Draft Party at Nike LA on January 12, 2023 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

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National Women's Soccer League: Is Angel City’s Alyssa Thompson the future of USWNT?

No matter when she hangs up her football boots, Alex Morgan will be forever etched into USWNT folklore.
But for now, the American star has even more history to write with her country, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021.
The 31-year-old has been involved in the U.S. senior national

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Tokyo 2020 | Olympic Games

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 02: Alex Morgan of the USA celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 02, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

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Alex Morgan: Why the USWNT star is key for Team USA's Tokyo 2020 medal hopes

Football is one of 33 sports that will take place at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in 2021.
But which teams will be involved? who are the ones to watch? When will competition take place, and where will it be held? Ever wanted to know about the sport’s Olympic history?

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London 2012 | Olympic Games

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Alex

Every once in a while, a player comes along in football that defines a generation.
For over the last decade, that has been Alex Morgan.
Since her professional debut in 2009, the 35-year-old has shouldered the growth of the women’s game throughout her career.
Dubbed the next Mia Hamm before

KANSAS CITY, KS - SEPTEMBER 03: Alex Morgan #13 of United States waves to the crowd after their international friendly match against Nigeria at Children's Mercy Park match on September 3, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

USWNT legend Alex Morgan.

Alex Morgan defined a generation of women’s football – now she hangs up her boots and passes the baton

USWNT star Alex Morgan has announced her retirement from professional soccer in a video posted to social media.
Following the news that she is pregnant with her second child, the prolific goal scorer will hang up her boots later this month.
Her final game will be on Sunday (8 September),

USWNT legend Alex Morgan has announced her retirement from football

USWNT legend Alex Morgan announces retirement from professional soccer

The last time Team USA won Olympic gold in women’s football was at London 2012, when Alex Morgan’s last-gasp winner against Canada in the semi-finals proved crucial in their hunt for the podium.
12 years on, however, there is no Morgan on the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT)

Paris 2024 | Olympic Games

Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman of the USWNT.

No Alex Morgan, no problem? How the USWNT could line up at Paris 2024

Emma Hayes has selected 18 players to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 next month.
The major story from the announcement is that veteran striker Alex Morgan has been left off the roster, despite having taking part in four previous Olympic tournaments.
This marks the first major

Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for Paris 2024.

Emma Hayes names USWNT's 18-player squad for Paris 2024

Emma Hayes has received a significant boost ahead of her first games as the head coach of the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT), with senior forward Alex Morgan named on her first roster.
Last month the mainstay American women's football suffered an ankle injury, which was being assessed

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Alex Morgan #7 of the United States waves after winning the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup Final against Brazil at Snapdragon Stadium on March 10, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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Alex Morgan back in USWNT squad for friendlies ahead of Paris 2024

The National Women’s Soccer League returns to screens this weekend as the 2024 campaign begins.
Plenty of the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) stars will be in action, fresh from the USA's CONCACAF W Gold Cup success on Sunday (10 March).
Action kicks off with the NWSL Challenge Cup

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Ali Krieger #11 of NJ/NY Gotham FC raises the NWSL Championship trophy after defeating the OL Reign during the 2023 NWSL Championship game at Snapdragon Stadium on November 11, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NWSL 2023 Champions: NJ/NY Gotham

2024 NWSL Season: Preview, schedule, and how to watch top women's action from North America

The NWSL Championship has narrowed down to just four of the leagues's top teams, all vying for one of the most coveted prizes in women's club football.
NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave automatically qualified for the semi-final round and will take on OL Reign who beat Angel City 1-0

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Members of the Portland Thorns FC lift the trophy to celebrate winning the National Womens Soccer League Championship Match against  Kansas City Current at Audi Field on October 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images)

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2023 National Women's Soccer League NWSL Championship Playoff semi-finals preview: Full schedule and how to watch live

The USWNT was hoping to make history in this FIFA Women’s World Cup by winning their third consecutive title.
The reality, however, is different.
After a tightly fought Round of 16 game against Sweden, the four-time World Champions lost 5-4 on penalties, crashing out of the competition in the process.

USWNT lost to Sweden 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

The USWNT is hoping to bounce back at the Paris 2024 Olympics 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Can USWNT start new era after earliest ever World Cup exit?

Reigning world champions United States were bidding for a third consecutive world title at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand - but it was not meant to be.
Led by coach Vlatko Andonovski and the joint captaincy of Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, the side

USWNT celebrate after Sophia Smith scored their first goal at FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

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