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5 of The Greats to Watch at The Women’s World Cup

By Caden Charpentier

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates scoring a goal that was later ruled offside during the 2023 Cup of Nations Match between Australian Matildas and Spain at CommBank Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates scoring a goal that was later ruled offside during the 2023 Cup of Nations Match between Australian Matildas and Spain at CommBank Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 11: Alex Morgan #13 of the USA chases after the ball during an international friendly game between Ireland and United States at CITYPARK on April 11, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 11: Alex Morgan #13 of the USA chases after the ball during an international friendly game between Ireland and United States at CITYPARK on April 11, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /

4. Alex Morgan

Country: United States
Club: San Diego Wave

Only five players in the history of the USWNT have 120 or more goals. Alex Morgan is one of them. The United States’ No. 13 has played a part in her nation’s success since 2010, appearing in three World Cups, and three Olympics. Along with her teammates Megan Rapinoe, and defender Kelley O’Hara, Morgan will be representing the Stars and Stripes for a fourth time on the world stage.

Unlike the other two that have the same amount of experience as her, Morgan is going to be asked to do a lot more. With Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario missing out, the San Diego Wave striker along with Sophia Smith is going to have to lead this U.S. team in goal scoring. For a player that is a key part of what her club side is currently doing, the defending Silver Boot winner is well-equipped to carry the load. Morgan has done it longer than anyone on the team. The Wave striker knows what pressure is, and how to cope with it on a large scale.

As one of just 10 players in the history of the USWNT with over 205 caps, Morgan will be at the center of it all both on and off the pitch. Smith brings the young explosiveness that is going to be must-watch TV, but Morgan has done it all before. Her holdup play and distribution will be just as important if not more than her finishing. It may still be the beginning of the passing of the torch, but Morgan is still very much a main character on this team.

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