Alex Morgan is a renowned American author, particularly of children's sports novels. She is best known for her work on The Kicks series. Besides her writing career, Morgan is a highly accomplished professional soccer player. She became a member of the U.S. women's soccer team in 2011 and has since competed in various prestigious tournaments, including the 2011 World Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. At the Olympics, Morgan helped her team secure a gold medal in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 80,000 spectators.
Morgan's journey to soccer stardom began in her teenage years. Although she was a multisport athlete, she did not start playing soccer seriously until she was 14. She attended Diamond Bar School and quickly made a name for herself as a talented soccer player. She was selected to the all-league team three times and was also a member of the NSCAA All Americans. After high school, Morgan attended the California University at Berkeley, where she continued to excel in soccer, leading her team to the NCAA Tournament every year.
In 2008, Morgan was selected to play in the U-20 United States team and helped them win the FIFA U-20 World Cup. She scored the winning goal against North Korea in the final match, which was later named the Goal of the Tournament. Morgan's soccer career reached new heights in 2011 when she was drafted first overall in the Professional Soccer for Women draft. She went on to become a leading member of the U.S. women's soccer team and helped them win the FIFA World Cup in 2015 and 2019.
In addition to her soccer career, Morgan is also a passionate advocate for gender equality in sports. In 2016, she joined her teammates in filing a complaint for wage discrimination against the United States Soccer Federation, citing inequities in compensation between the men's and women's national teams. Morgan's influence extends beyond soccer, as she is also a bestselling author and a sought-after speaker on personal and professional development. Her most recent books, "The Transformative Power of Suggestion" and "Pro Hypnosis Scripts," have received critical acclaim and have helped countless readers achieve their goals and become the best versions of themselves.