As Alex Morgan nears the end of her illustrious soccer career, her San Diego Wave coach, Landon Donovan, has offered words of wisdom before her final match.
Morgan, who recently found herself left off the U.S. national team roster for an important tournament, is facing the end of her playing days with a legacy packed with World Cups, Olympic gold medals, and countless other accolades.
Donovan‘s message to the USWNT legend is simple: cherish the moment and relax, as she has already achieved greatness.
Ahead of the NWSL clash between San Diego Wave and North Carolina Courage, Donovan shared his admiration for Morgan’s leadership and resilience, even through recent challenges.
Despite a scoring drought and being excluded from the national team, Donovan praised her character, saying, “She’s been a great leader. It’s easy in those moments to focus inward and think about what’s not going well, but she’s been the opposite. She’s selfless.”
Donovan hopes Morgan can enjoy every moment of her final game, free from pressure. He added, “She deserves to be celebrated. If she doesn’t play another minute, she’s already one of the best to ever play. I hope she can just let go and enjoy it.”
A Historic Broadcast for Alex Morgan’s Final Game
Morgan‘s final game isn’t just being celebrated in San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium; it’s set to reach a vast audience in a historic broadcast for the NWSL.
The match will be aired across several platforms, including CBS Sports Network, ESPN2, and Amazon Prime Video-marking the first time a women’s soccer game will be shown across multiple outlets in the U.S.
CBS will also feature special pre-game and post-game coverage, highlighting the significance of Morgan‘s farewell.
Reflecting on her career, Morgan noted how far women’s soccer has come. She recalled her early days when her draft wasn’t even broadcast.
Now, as she plays her final match, the world will be watching. For Morgan, it’s a fitting tribute to a career that has helped elevate women’s soccer to new heights.