Classic Photos of Alex Morgan

SI Staff | Oct 16, 2012

Classic Photos of Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

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Alex Morgan has been a favorite of soccer fans since her clutch performance during the U.S. women's run to the World Cup final in 2011. The California native became an Olympic darling after scoring in extra time against Canada on Thursday. The game-winning goal put the U.S. in the gold medal game against Japan. From the soccer pitch to a first pitch in Kansas City, here are some photos of Morgan in action.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan signs a young fan's jersey after the Western New York Flash defeated the Atlanta Flash in Aug. 2011.

Ali Krieger and Alex Morgan

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Morgan (right) and teammate Ali Krieger warm up during the first half of a playoff game against Italy during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Abby Wambach, Tobin Heath, Shannon Boxx, Christie Rampone, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe

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Morgan (13) and the rest of Team USA celebrate after teammate Ali Krieger scored the winning goal in penalty kicks to defeat Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan heads a ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final match between Japan and USA in July 2011.

Alex Morgan

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Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu is sent out by a referee for a foul on Morgan (center) during the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011.

Alex Morgan and Fans

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Morgan poses with fans during a Western New York Flash match against the Atlanta Beat.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan throws out the first pitch of a Royals-White Sox game in Sept. 2011.

Alex Morgan and Hope Solo

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Hope Solo (right) and Morgan attend the final season premiere of Entourage at the Beacon Theatre.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan poses as a London palace guard during a photo shoots at Smashbox West Hollywood in November 2011.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan poses in her national team jersey for a portrait for the US Women's National Team.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan poses in body paint for Sports Illustrated 's 2012 swimsuit issue.

Lauren Cheney, Carli Lloyd, Heather O'Reilly and Alex Morgan

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Olympians Lauren Cheney, Carli Lloyd, Heather O'Reilly and Morgan pose for a London-inspired photo shoot at the US Olympic Media Summit.

Alex Morgan

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Morgan leaps over fallen defender Sandra Sepulveda during a first round match against Columbia during the 2012 London Olympics.

U.S. and Canadian Women's Soccer Teams

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Morgan heads in the winning goal during the women's soccer semifinal match against Canada. The U.S. came from behind three times before Morgan's winning goal in extra time.

Megan Rapinoe, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, Christie Rampone, Alex Morgan and Pia Sundhage

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Teammates Megan Rapimoe, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, Christie Rampone, Morgan and coach Pia Sundhage talk to the media during a press conference before the gold medal game against Japan.