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There is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The soccer fraternity is eager to see their favorite nations play in the prestigious tournament. While other teams are focused on winning the golden trophy, they are also eyeing yet another accolade. In fact, this year’s tournament holds special significance for Alex Morgan and Co.

It is not just an ordinary tournament, as the USWNT is going in after achieving some remarkable milestones. Meanwhile, their star player, Morgan, has even dedicated the tournament to a unique cohort.

Alex Morgan dedicates this year’s World Cup to a unique cohort

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Aside from her job as a soccer player, Morgan is a full-time mother and a beloved wife. Hence, for her, the tournament holds much greater significance. Likewise, she recently spoke about this year’s World Cup while dedicating it to all the athlete moms. “This is my first World Cup as a mom, so I just want to also just represent mom athletes and the accomplishments and strides we’ve been able to make in women’s soccer. I think it is amazing. I’m really excited for this,” she said, as stated by VailDaily.

Morgan herself has an adorable daughter named Charlie. Notably, she stands out not only as a veteran but also as one of three players who are first-time mothers, alongside Julie Ertz and Crystal Dunn. While talking about the World Cup, the San Diego Waves forward insists to like her daughter’s presence in the World Cup.

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“It’s pretty special just to have my daughter with me in the environment and with the national team. There’s going to be three moms on the roster, which is great,” Morgan said. “I think that we’ve just made strides in women’s soccer with the support that we’ve gotten from the federation, from our club teams, from coaches and sponsors. So, I think that that all allows us to be able to compete at the highest level.” She added.

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Indeed, it’s quite a gesture from Morgan to dedicate this year’s prestigious installment to all the athlete moms. Certainly, she’ll be hoping to win the trophy and create history.

USWNT eyes a three-peat

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The upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup holds immense significance for the USWNT. Since they have previously emerged victorious in the 2015 and 2019 editions, this year they have a remarkable opportunity to make history by securing a three-peat. However, the path to success is far from easy.

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The competition promises to be challenging, with other nations also determined to excel. Despite the formidable opponents, Vlatko Andonovski’s team possesses a favorable chance to etch their names in the annals of history. The blend of seasoned players like Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, complemented by promising youngsters like Trinity Rodman, strengthens their prospects. Let’s see how they are able to win this one.

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