Alex Morgan has announced she is expecting her third child, posting a family beach video with husband Servando Carrasco and their two children. The 36-year-old USWNT legend, who retired from professional football in 2024 after a storied international career, said she’s “excited to welcome baby #3” this fall.
Alex Morgan confirms pregnancy as retired USWNT star
Alex Morgan revealed her third pregnancy in a heartfelt Instagram video featuring husband Servando Carrasco and their children. The beachside clip ends with daughter Charlie kissing Morgan’s belly, and Morgan captioned the post, “Mother’s Day feeling extra special this year. Excited to welcome baby #3.”
Immediate reaction from the soccer community
Messages of congratulations poured in from former teammates and peers, underlining Morgan’s enduring place in the American game. The warm response highlighted how Morgan remains a central figure in U.S. women’s soccer culture even after retirement.
Legacy: a decorated career for the USWNT icon
Morgan made 224 appearances for the USWNT between 2010 and 2024, scoring crucial goals and anchoring the attack in two World Cup-winning campaigns. She was a key contributor to the USA’s 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cup triumphs and added Olympic hardware in 2012 and 2016.
What retirement and this announcement mean
Having retired from professional soccer in 2024, Morgan’s pregnancy reinforces that she has moved into the next chapter of life beyond elite competition. For fans and the national team, her legacy is already cemented; this news shifts the narrative to her role as a public figure, mother, and ambassador for the game.
Family and personal context
Morgan and Carrasco are already parents to daughter Charlie and a younger son, Enzo. The couple’s family-centered announcement emphasized stability and celebration rather than spectacle, reflecting how elite athletes increasingly manage public careers alongside private milestones.
Broader significance for women’s sport
Morgan’s announcement intersects with a larger conversation about athlete-mothers and longevity in women’s sports. Her visibility — and the positive response from the soccer community — helps normalize parenthood as part of a champion’s journey and underscores the importance of support systems for players balancing family and competition.
Looking ahead
The family expects the baby in the fall.
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