In San Diego, CA, on a sweltering Sunday in September, Alex Morgan hung up her cleats.
With just a few days' notice, the two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold-medalist, and NWSL Champion said goodbye to playing soccer.
On this week's episode of the Full Time podcast, it's all about digging into this moment. Starting with Morgan's retirement video, which sent shockwaves around the world, and finally, the extraordinary emotional serenade that saw her walk off into the sunset.
Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan -- who was reporting from San Diego, having flown out to witness history at Snapdragon Stadium up close -- grapple with everything leading up to Sunday's finale as well as the send-off match itself.
Also on the show, broadcaster and former NWSL player Jordan Angeli stopped by to talk about what it was like to commentate on the final-ever Alex Morgan match, while also reminiscing about playing alongside the USA legend back when she was breaking out in the early 2010s.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Jordan Angeli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the podcast:
Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the Courage
Alex Morgan’s final NWSL game to be presented across multiple channels, streaming services
Alex Morgan reminisces before final game: ‘I hope my legacy is that I pushed the game forward’
Alex Morgan, USWNT and NWSL star, announces retirement from soccer, pregnant with second child
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