USWNT To Play In First Major Tournament Without Alex Morgan Since 2008 I Attacking Third

The Attacking Third crew discuss the significance of Alex Morgan's omission from the Olympic roster.
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[@TomF18]

Alex’s contributions to the USWNT have been invaluable. I don’t know if this is the end of her National career, but let’s face it. Strikers have to score, and Alex hasn’t done that in a long time (PK’s excluded).

[@LoveandGrace22]

Alex Morgan being Snubbed sounds like she is one of our top 4/5 strikers. She is a legend But right i cant put her past the strikers that were chosen. I think this coach is going to be probably the best for the USA if she is willing to make the decisions according to the players she needs and not story. Love Alex but its the right call.

[@AlexJaneson]

It was the right decision, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not sad.

[@craigbjork7786]

The argument of missing Alex's leadership is moot, look at all the leadership players we had in the last WC, how'd that turn out?

[@sandrobinari4433]

Look at Them,radiating Loving it!

[@tizianacorleone4945]

I've enjoyed her play over the years but...she hasn't scored goals- national team or club...but now is not the time for a farewell tour. She's a 9, a one trick pony, and a 9 who can't score is useless.

[@cdc7057]

I believe everybody needs to calm down with hearing this news. Alex Morgan is a professional one of the better ones we had the represent this team class act I don't remember hearing from her that she is retiring so she will be back with the WNT.

[@iansoberano5103]

I disagree I think that Alex Morgan is gonna retire whether now or next year. You may think she is coming back…..at some point it is not up to Alex Morgan whether she comes and plays with the team it is Emma Hayes who gets the final word. Alex Morgan is a ‘washed up’ 35 year old soccer play look at Julie Ertz she retired cause she has kids now. Time for Morgan to walk away sooner rather than later.

[@user-dm8ki5hl6g]

She is passed her prime!!!!

[@PaulLe-jk4uq]

Daren hits the nail on the head about Morgan absence in Olympic roster! Morgan accomplishment in the past is not denied, she’s one of the best if not the best! But this short list to Olympic probably cut her off and that, my opinion, is the last one that she isn’t on it for she’s 35 now by this July. Alex has not scored any goal yet this season, believe it or not, given she’s missed some games due to some injury. Folks, we’ve already seen the writing on the wall about Morgan going down hill for some time now as far as scoring and being effective in the game. I’ve wished for Lily Yohannes to make this roster but I guess Hayes may think that she’s not ready for this short list. ALTERNATES: Sam Staab Lily Yohannes Bethune Williams That’s my guess! Go team USA!!! 🌹💖⚽️🇺🇸👍🤩

[@iansoberano5103]

Morgan Weaver would another best fit for the USWNT that is who I want on this national team.

[@tizianacorleone4945]

It's ironic that when she returned to play after having Charlie, she said motherhood made her a better player...so sad...it seems the opposite is true.

[@tizianacorleone4945]

I'm hoping she finds her old self because our Wave is suffering because of her lack of production.

[@anlerden4851]

I love Alex Morgan so much I hope she will come back again for Our Team Dear Beautiful American Ladies.🙏

[@jimrossi]

Not a snub. Strikers need to score goals and she no longer does that.

[@torros1839]

Isn't this Hayes starting the slow change over to get a squad ready for 2027

[@river6569]

THANK GOD! This should have happened years ago but we’ve also never had an expert coach like Emma Hayes! She knows what she’s doing. Kicked Alex right off as soon as she could with no regrets ! Bye Morgan! You’ve sucked for wayyyy too long. Bye! Thanks for nothing!

[@iansoberano5103]

I agree i am not an Alex Morgan fan she is in her prime the USWNT need to get younger. Alex Morgan does suck she has struggled the last 2 years with SD Wave. Am I right??

[@viridianaalbertos7372]

There's so much more Alex Morgan to come after this. I don't think her era with the USWNT isn't over ❤

[@river6569]

Obviously coming from someone who knows nothing about soccer ! Lmao! You’re probably very young. It’s okay.

[@outkast84]

Lol yes it is

[@outkast84]

Lmao she wasn't snubbed

[@robertplant2059]

Get rid of all of Ratpino's minions.

[@billymartin7518]

"Snubbed"? Snubbed coming from you lot seems awfully clickbait-ish when you, one and all have been saying for weeks and weeks she should be left off.

[@aryanyudha9264]

Even if USWNT had all their prior best players in their prime they are a shadow of the team that Spain has now deal with it. Prime wambach, mia hamm, morgan all get smoked by todays Spain.

[@ms1007901]

I agree

[@user-eo7dc9jj7u]

Sad but she is declining…we need our best squad !!!

[@PAAKWAMEPAA]

Pobrecita

[@curtislee-brown6353]

She doesn't have the juice.

[@emilyjacobson14]

Alex Morgan is from a bygone era, we got the wake up call at the World Cup, it’s time to change, she isn’t what the US needs anymore.

[@iansoberano5103]

Ya right she needs to retire Alex Morgan, eventually she will.

[@MrSackCMT8469]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jessebrown6491]

😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡

[@sh0t0kan]

The Crystal Dunn experiment over a true number 9 is stupid. I dont want to hear about her age. Alex is still one of the best strikers in the game. She is one the best strikers the US has ever had.

[@ronniethomas8780]

Dunn is going bc she's versatile and AM is not, and that you don't understand that's what's required for an Olympic roster means you haven't been paying attention. I guess you also aren't aware that AM just hasn't been getting it done for club or country. Scoring against China in a friendly doesn't change that, while having not scored once this season at club level also hurt her, so people can look at it and be mad as fans of hers but it's what have you done for me lately that won out

[@mikes.mad.movies6060]

Morgan - 0 goals in 600 club minutes played this year. These are club teams! Maybe one of the best strikers at one time, but clearly not anymore.

[@BuckNasty167]

She's scored 1 goal in the run of play in the last year and a half for the national team. You're delusional if you think she's still one of the best strikers.

[@river6569]

😂😂😂😂😂 The best forwards in the world score! Alex Morgan goals the past few years ; Zero ! None! Lmfao! You people kill me. It shows how much you know the game. You probably only watch USA womens soccer every now and then 😂😂😂😂

[@outkast84]

Lol no she's not

[@Mvivija]

Alex Morgan is not a force at all.

[@Cat45669]

Dear Emma Hayes, Thank you for not selecting Alex Morgan for the Olympic team. Sincerely, All the coaches/teams from the other participating countries

[@river6569]

Far from the truth! I bet they are laughing. THE OTHER teams have done NOTHING but beat the USA team with Alex Morgan in! Who are you kidding , do you even watch soccer or know the game?!? A forward scores goals and she never does 😂😂😂 Alex Morgan game is pathetic and has been done for a long long time now

[@outkast84]

Oh yeah they are really afraid of a 35 year old Morgan😂😂

[@iansoberano5103]

Alex Morgan is already washed up and past she is no longer part of this USWNT anymore with Emma Hayes at the helm. Look at Rapinoe and Kelly O Hara they are retired it is time to bring in the new young gals then keep someone at age 35-36. Alex Morgan struggled in the WWC last year. Now we see why the USWNT is going to a new process.

[@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746]

They need the multicultural front line. Facts.

[@TomF18]

Thanks a lot. We’re all a little dumber now, having read your comment.

[@Golflegend410]

What a stupid comment. Alex Morgan is past it and you know it

[@tekgid433]

They just wanted to push diversity 🙄

[@parampal2012]

Alex Morgan is still better than the strickers having the team going to PairasTournament. Still pepole want to see her in the USWNT...!