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When it comes to inspiring the younger generation of soccer players, no one can deny the impact that USWNT star Alex Morgan has had. Morgan has been an integral part of the USWNT, winning two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal. Not only that, she is the fifth-highest goal-scoring player for the USWNT with 121 goals to her name. A great individual record but also a great team performance leaves Morgan’s legacy unparalleled.

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Along with that, her success and battle for equal pay have made her an icon for women across the world. Considering her impact and reach, it is no surprise that Morgan has gained many young fans. Her influence spans far and wide, and it just recently came to light when soccer starlet Delaney Grigsby showed her admiration for the 33-year-old.

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Alex Morgan inspiring rising stars

Delaney Grigsby is a 17-year-old high school student from Sherando High School. Grigsby plays as a defender and looks up to Morgan a great deal. The soccer starlet recently sat down for a Q&A with The Winchester Star. When asked who she’d like to go on dinner with, dead or alive, she immediately name-dropped Morgan.

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She explained her admiration for her saying, “She’s my favorite soccer player. I really enjoy her personality. I follow her on all the social medias. Just being able to see her life as a normal human being is pretty cool”. This admiration was further demonstrated when asked who her favorite athlete was – she chose Morgan yet again.

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Grigsby’s enthusiasm for Morgan is indicative of the respect and admiration that Morgan has earned from her peers, her fans, and the world of soccer in general. This speaks volumes about the kind of impact she has made and continues to make in the world of women’s soccer. Because she is such a significant figure, there is also a great deal of expectation placed on her, particularly in light of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, Morgan is self-assured about the USWNT’s chances in the competition.

Alex Morgan’s confidence in the USWNT is firm

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup draws nearer, all eyes are on the powerhouse USWNT squad. After two successful campaigns in 2015 and 2019, they will be looking to make history with a third consecutive title win. This is something that has never been done before by a Men’s or Women’s soccer team. Alex Morgan, one of the core members of the USWNT is confident that this dream is achievable.

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In an interview, she expressed her optimism for the upcoming competition, citing both their talent and sense of camaraderie as strong points for success. Morgan believes that there are slight changes that can act to their advantage regarding lifting the trophy once again, this time around.

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