There are several ways players relish their post-retirement days. While some instantly transition into coaching, others take part in various recreational activities. For Alex Morgan, however, her next chapter is turning out to be just as impactful as her playing days. Almost weeks after hanging up her boots, the USWNT icon has now finally cut the ribbon for a groundbreaking project.

Often seen advocating for women’s sports, Morgan is set to unveil a dedicated new mini-soccer field that will surely do its part in revolutionizing the landscape of women’s soccer. The futsal-looking court is based in Mission Valley YMCA and has the best-in-class features.

In fact, San Diego-based sportscaster Todd Strain shared some details about Morgan’s new initiative on X, formerly Twitter. He reported that the project is a collaborative effort of the San Diego YMCA, which stands for Young Men’s Christian Associations, as well as the Alex Morgan Foundation.

The key objective of this initiative is to help more girls get access to the sport. Todd Strain also shared that Morgan will officially open the doors to the futsal ground today.

Speaking more about the salient features of the court, it has some state-of-the-art facilities. Within one glance, the playing court looks stunning and we’re sure one wouldn’t be able to hold themselves from kicking the ball there. Aside from proper ground markings on the court, one can notice that the name ‘Alex Morgan Foundation’ has been painted in the circle at the center of the court. The goalposts are also designed with utility taking priority.

Overall, young girls will surely love to play on the court every day. All thanks go to Morgan, who didn’t stop herself from doing the good for the upcoming generation. Her efforts will surely not go unnoticed, as her initiative will help hundreds or maybe even thousands of budding talents to realize their potential and try to become the next Alex Morgan.

Though coaching girls is another way we can see Morgan uplift and empower young girls, the former San Diego Waves star wants to keep herself dedicated to nurturing the next generation of female sports stars.

Here’s why Alex Morgan will never take up a coaching career

Considering her illustrious career, Alex Morgan can surely become an influential coach and maybe even share the learnings she has accumulated throughout her playing days. However, the former striker has figured out what she aims to do. “I don’t think coaching is in my future. I think that I’ve found my calling in just investing in women’s sports, doing as much as I can to give as big of a platform to women’s sports as possible,” the 35-year-old said in an interview earlier.

Morgan wants to carry forward the legacy of her 30-year-long career by giving her all in the beautiful game. After all, her impact on the women’s side of the beautiful game extends far beyond her time on the field. As Morgan transitions into retirement, she’ll continue to inspire future generations of female athletes with the help of such significant projects. A real-life superhero indeed!