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Alex Morgan’s Continued Legacy

 

Just days after announcing her retirement from an illustrious 15-year career, including two World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, an Olympic gold medal in 2012, an NWSL title, and 123 international goals, Alex Morgan added to her legacy by celebrating the grand opening of a new mini-pitch system at the Mission Valley YMCA. We collaborated with the Alex Morgan Foundation and YMCA of San Diego County to build this state-of-the-art facility designed to increase access to sports for young girls and boys in San Diego.

Girls in light blue shirts and dark blue shorts pose with Alex Morgan, standing in a semi-circle around the Alex Morgan Foundation logo on the mini-pitch.
  • This mini-pitch is more than just a place to play soccer, It’s about creating opportunities for kids to get active, build confidence, and develop life skills. I’m thrilled to see this project come to life and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on the community.

    Alex Morgan

    Former Professional Soccer Player

  • The opening of this mini-pitch is just the beginning. We are committed to working with the Alex Morgan Foundation to bring more opportunities like this to young girls throughout San Diego. This partnership is about more than just sports; it’s about creating spaces where our youth can feel supported, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential.

    Sarah Reese

    Senior Vice President of the YMCA of San Diego County

  • Alex Morgan, in a white t-shirt, takes a selfie with a group of girls wearing light blue shirts.
  • Alex Morgan stands at a podium delivering a speech in front of a sculpture made of soccer balls, with people seated in the foreground.
  • Group of girls wearing light blue Alex Morgan Foundation t-shirts play soccer on a mini-pitch. One girl stands in goal holding a soccer ball with gloves on, while others move around her during the game.
  • Alex Morgan, in a white t-shirt and pink gym pants, double high-fives a young girl in a light blue shirt and dark blue shorts. Between them is a sign that reads "A Confident Path Forward."
  • Three girls seated and three standing behind them smile at a table with BodyArmor water bottles in front of them.
  • Girls in light blue t-shirts playing soccer on a mini-pitch, with one girl in the center of the frame is kicking the ball.

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