It’s not easy for a player like Alex Morgan to be kept out of the game. Year after year in the 2010s era, Morgan stepped up to the plate to score a winning goal and provide a glittering performance. Now, as she retires, she has clarity in what she wants to do next. Think of NBA icon Allen Iverson, who retired from the game only to go bankrupt for spending extravagantly. It happens more than you think. But players like Shaquille O’Neal offer hope to these athletes. And Morgan takes one from her playbook. Rightfully so, she already has.

You see, O’Neal invested in a lot of venture capital, and with his wise investments, he rightfully got the best deals to carry forward with his life. Well, we know Alex Morgan has a similar career plan to stay in the game. She could be a presenter in CBS Sports Golazo supporting Kate Abdo and giving her perspective on women’s soccer.

Shaq did it with Inside the NBA on TNT, giving his expert opinion. Therefore, Morgan spoke to Sports Illustrated about her plans for the future. Alex Morgan stated, “From the very beginning in 2013, I thought it was incredibly important for us to have a stable professional league, so I have put everything I possibly could into it. My time on the playing field [may be over], but my time with the NWSL doesn’t stop here.”

Featuring in the NWSL can mean a lot of things. She can either be an owner like most of her colleagues. Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, and most of the USWNT legends ventured into the ownership role in the NWSL. Likewise, coaching can be another critical area in which Alex Morgan can use her expertise. You never know, she might replace Emma Hayes in the future if results don’t go her away. But for that, she needs coaching badges to set the team up.

Alex Morgan can offer expert insight for the NWSL

If you ask me personally, she would make a solid pundit. Punditry in soccer and other sports is a way to extend your career. Think about Manchester United legend Roy Keane who loves giving his opinions. Moreover, when you get paid for it, simply sensational. You just can offer your expert advice on tactics or other controversies on a soccer pitch.

Morgan has been quite vocal about the equal pay movement with Megan Rapinoe. Significantly, the USWNT star and other soccer players of that era came forward to get equal pay. In the end, the U.S. Soccer Federation decided to settle for a $24 million settlement to be given to the players. They made the first dip into the murky waters to get what they needed.

To sum up, Alex Morgan has what it takes to be the best in what she does. After a glittering career filled with goals and celebrations, punditry can offer something unique for the player. She would have time to focus on the task ahead and also take care of her family. Do you think she should do it? Well, I certainly think so!