Alex Morgan’s Jersey Retirement Celebrated by San Diego ‍Wave FC

On Sunday evening,San Diego Wave FC hosted their first⁤ ever jersey retirement ceremony as⁢ Alex morgan became the first player in club history to retire her #13 jersey.

Snapdragon Stadium Celebrates Morgan

Ahead of ‍their ⁤game against the Houston Dash, ‍all of the Wave players showed their support by wearing the same Alex Morgan #13 t-shirt.

Morgan herself appeared on a pink ⁤runway carpet to address the media, reflecting on the importance of celebrating her career with the club.

Morgan was a part of the inaugural NWSL season in 2013, playing for the Portland Thorns from 2013-2015.

“it’s so amazing to just look‍ back and see 13 years ago when the NWSL was formed and players and everyone banding to make it work,to make it⁢ have another game,another⁢ day,another training session,” Morgan told Forbes. “It’s just a proud moment for me and for those young girls in the stadium today, to see the possibilities and to see it in front of their⁣ eyes. I didn’t⁣ see that,there wasn’t this possibility when‍ I was 7 years old and when I had the dream of playing soccer. For those girls ⁤to see it, they⁤ know they ⁢can be it and I think that’s a really special thing.”

Despite a 3-0 loss to the Dash,the Wave remain ⁣in a strong position,currently‍ ranking third in the NWSL standings.

A post-game ceremony honored Morgan, with former teammate and ESPN analyst Ali Krieger leading the praise.

“As Alex’s teammate for more than 11 years with club and country, I have the ⁤privilege of seeing her ‍greatness evolve up close,” shared Krieger.”From the very⁣ beginning, starting the NWSL together, to fighting for equal pay, and somehow winning world championships, we’ve ⁣been through⁣ a lot. She’s used her platform to raise the standard for⁢ female athletes everywhere and through it all, she’s stayed authentic, consistent and loyal.”

Although ⁢Morgan’s final NWSL game was on September 8