The two sensations of the USWNT, Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan have accomplished great heights in their careers. Alex and Megan are also known for raising their voices on several social issues. For example, they sued the federation for not paying the women’s team the same amount as the men’s team. Their efforts brought justice to the entire sport of soccer.
Their teams have won four world cups, more than any other women’s soccer team. It is impossible to overlook their contribution to the soccer team. They have secured a good bank balance while winning many matches. Here’s a closer look on the enormous net worths of Megan and Alex.
The net worth of Megan Rapinoe
The six golden boots awarded to Rapinoe by FIFA in 2019 have earned her great respect in the United States. Megan holds gold medals for 2012, 2015, and 2019 matches. In 2019, the United States team won the FIFA World Cup and received a reward of $4 million. Considering Megan’s earnings from matches that year, she earned $400,000 in total.
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In addition to being wealthy, she also earned a lot of money from the matches. Megan has several major brand endorsement deals under her belt. Among them, are Nike, Visa, BodyArmor, Hulu, Samsung, Victoria’s Secret, and Luna Bara. Her annual earnings from these deals amount to $200k and $400k.
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Megan’s total net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Additionally, her salary at the Seattle Reign FC was $1,68,000. With her undoubted performance in matches, she has cemented her name in the history of soccer.
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The net worth of Alex Morgan
Throughout the past couple of years, Alex has demonstrated an exceptional ability to play soccer. Upon winning the World Cup title in 2019, the US team received a cash prize of $4 million. Besides, the women’s team received $90,000 for qualifying for the quarterfinals. Like Megan, Alex earned $400,000 yearly through all the soccer matches and tournaments she has participated in.
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After the World Cup, Forbes updated its list of the world’s highest-paid female athletes after a year. She was the only soccer player among all the tennis players on the list. Additionally, Morgan serves as co-captain of the US women’s team. Apart from all the handsome bonuses she receives from the matches, she also has massive endorsement deals. Several well-known brands have signed deals with Alex, including AT&T, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola, and Nike. All in all, she has a total net worth of $3 million.
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