Alex Morgan continued her strong start to 2024 as she scored a huge goal just days after lifting the Gold Cup with the U.S. women's national team.
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Morgan scores late winnerLeads San Diego to NWSL Challenge Cup winStriker scored twice during USNWT's Gold Cup runUSA Today SportsWHAT HAPPENED?
Named among the substitutes to start the match due to her recent matches with the U.S., Mrogan entered Friday's NWSL Challenge Cup against Gotham FC in the second half. She ended up being the match-winner, too, scoring a crucial goal to start the season off with a bang.
With just minutes remaining, Morgan scored a header in the 88th minute, getting to Savannah McCaskill's corner kick to give her side the only goal they'd need to lift the trophy.
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Morgan continues to surge toward the Olympics as she competes for a spot in the USWNT squad this summer. Her chances looked all but over after being initially left off the Gold Cup squad, but an injury to Mia Fischel opened the door for her return.
She scored twice during the tournament while helping spearhead the U.S. attack, playing herself right back into the mix. A strong start to the NWSL season would strengthen her case even more as she pushes to be a part of Emma Hayes' squad this summer.
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Morgan and San Diego have started the season off with a trophy, but they'll now have to turn their focus to the start of the actual campaign. While other teams kickstart their NWSL seasons this week, Morgan and San Diego will begin next weekend against the KC Current.