Alex Morgan announced that she would retire from professional soccer after the Wave’s next match on Sunday, Sept. 8 against the North Carolina Courage.

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— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) September 5, 2024

“It has been a long time coming, and this decision wasn’t easy, but at the beginning of 2024, I felt in my heart and soul that this was the last season that I would play soccer,” Morgan said.

“I gave everything to this sport and what I got in return was more than I could’ve ever dreamed of,” Morgan said in a video posted to her social media accounts. “The impact we have on the next generation is irreversible, and I am proud of the hand I had in making that happen, pushing the game forward, and leaving it in a place that I am so happy and proud of.”

The 35-year-old star forward also announced that she is pregnant with her second child.

The Wave announced they will celebrate Morgan’s storied career during the club’s final home match on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Snapdragon Stadium.