NWSL match day 2 has been full of action. Sophia Smith again showed why she is one of the key pieces for USWNT in the upcoming WC. However, one of the most awaited matchups was between San Diego Waves and the North Carolina Courage, which San Diego won easily. Fans were eager to see Alex Morgan in action again after she won the last match for the team.

The match started a bit slow as both teams generated a few opportunities but failed to convert them. But, It slowly picked up pace as back-to-back shots on target came and even Alex Morgan went on a scoring spree in the second half and registered herself in NWSL history.

Alex Morgan reaches major milestone in NWSL

In the match, Alex Morgan proved why she is the only USWNT representative in EA ratings. Her two goals made her climb the ladder and be the third top scorer in NWSL history. She surpassed Jessica McDonald with 54 goals standing now in the third spot with 55 NWSL regular season goals. Chelsea sensation Sam Kerr topped the list.

Jaedyn Shaw opened the counter of goals for San Diego as she puts up a footwork clinic in the 39th minute. Morgan started the 2nd half with a bang as she make the North Carolina defense look like mannequins as she shredded the entire force by dribbling and following up with a laser-guided missile of a shot, doubling the team’s lead.

She would again triple the lead, scoring on a VAR-assisted penalty in the 74th minute. Keeping the spark alive in the 76th-minute Brazilian star forward Kerolin scored what fans are calling a questionable penalty for North Carolina, to make the score 3-1 just a minute after Morgan. However, no goals were scored after that and the final score was 3-1 after 11 minutes of stoppage time.

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USWNT World Cup Squad announced

US Soccer dropped a bombshell on fans a few days back as they announced the WC 2023 squad. Apart from obvious names like Mallory Swanson, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and others, many unexpected names appeared on the list. The most surprising one even got the approval of USMNT legend Alexi Lalas.

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After a 3-year break, midfield juggernaut Julie Ertz is set to make the comeback. This addition got the whole soccer community talking. Do you think it is a wise plan to have an experienced and proven talent for a big stage like the World Cup? Drop your views in the comments below.