Legends often trade in their jerseys for a coach’s clipboard. But, Alex Morgan‘s got a new game plan after hanging up her cleats. Playing her last soccer game on the 8th of September, 2024, she will be commencing a journey that has inspired many young players in the sport and moving on to achieve greater things, alongside her passion to give back to the world of soccer. While answering a few questions on her future plans, the 35-year-old announced her decision on whether fans will see her back on the field coaching a team or not.

While this news may stir up a few questions about what she plans to do in the future; rest assured that the star striker has it all figured out for the time being. After years of building on her reputation of being an advocate for female athletes, Alex Morgan says that she just wants to give back to the sport that gave her so much love.

But why not coaching? Well, on the pre-match press conference, when asked about the possibility of guiding a team, she said, “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.”  After playing the sport for nearly 30 years, it only makes sense that she would want to be part of it even if it’s not her scoring the goal on the field.

Now as she gears up for her final match on Sunday night, excitement is building among fans, teammates, and rivals alike. The San Diego Wave will be up against the North Carolina Courage, a tough opponent. Many are hoping she’ll leave it all on the field, maybe even netting a goal to wrap up her legendary career.

Even though she does not plan on coaching yet, Morgan’s love for the game shines through in her media projects, foundation work, and investments. So, let’s delve into the details. What are Morgan’s plans?

Morgan’s impact can be a game-changer for women’s sports

Morgan’s influence on women’s soccer goes way beyond her playing days. As she steps into retirement, she’ll keep inspiring the next generation of female athletes through her foundation and her media company, Togethxr. Her dedication to empowering young girls and championing women’s sports will continue to drive her. Fans can look forward to Morgan using her platform to keep pushing for more visibility and progress in women’s sports.

Alongside this, Morgan aims to use The Alex Morgan Foundation to focus more on empowering girls through sports and nurturing the next wave of female sports stars. And not just that, she is famously known for massive endorsement deals and fighting the good fight. She spearheaded the push for equal pay and benefits for the national team. And when the NWSL abuse scandal broke in 2021, Morgan didn’t sit back. She rallied players to demand an anti-harassment policy and the changes she pushed for completely transformed working conditions across the league.

Morgan’s legacy is much more than soccer. It’s true as they say, leaders who leave a lasting impact are those who empower others to succeed.