Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe forged a formidable partnership for USWNT for over a decade. They conclude their final game jointly against South Africa, marking Rapinoe’s retirement from the national squad. Meanwhile, the USWNT co-captain shared a heartfelt message dedicated to OL Reign’s icon, hours before her farewell game.

Meanwhile, Morgan incurred a substantial penalty by NWSL after her latest fixture in the league. She faced repercussions for her online action to express her dissatisfaction with a particular in-game incident. Amidst this troubling occurrence, the San Diego wave forward turned to social media to portray her admiration for Megan Rapinoe following their preparation for the upcoming friendly game.

 Alex Morgan shares gratitude for Megan Rapinoe

Rapinoe had her final practice session with the USA squad before she gets featured against South Africa. WNT enjoyed lighthearted moments with the legend after the training. Meanwhile, USWNT shared these memorable moments on their Instagram handle. On this occasion, Alex Morgan posted her snap with the Olympic winner from the session in her story. The 34-year-old star penned a 5-word message, “All the feel rn”, reminiscing about their shared moments with the squad.

Morgan and Rapinoe scored exhilarating goals and showcased their peak performance in unison, leaving an indelible impact on USWNT. The duo’s fervent dedication led the US team to secure the 2015 and 2019 FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, the US veterans set a remarkable precedent for the Gals, which will inspire the players in the years to come. In the meantime, Alex Morgan faced harsh consequences after her outburst about the official’s decision during their NWSL fixture.

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WNT co-captain faces backlash for her protest

Morgan was subjected to a dangerous challenge by the Kansas City defender inside the penalty box. Stine Pederson made a robust tackle against the former Orlando Pride star, but the referee showed no inclination to intervene in the situation. Stine Pedersen avoided being penalized or a penalty kick for the challenge. This infuriated Alex Morgan and complained in X about the official’s negligence. Apparently, her comment came to NSWL’s attention, leading to a severe response against the USWNT icon.

The league did not welcome her perspective on social media and had a negative impact on the officials. They declared a fine against the Waves’ forward for her vocal advocacy on the matter. This penalty illustrated their firm stance on avoiding any controversy related to officiating. As a result, Morgan finds herself in an awkward predicament before her international tie at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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