Morgan was part of the last three Olympic teams.
This will be the first time since 2008 that Morgan will miss a major international tournament for the United States. She's a two-time World Cup champion and a gold medalist from the 2012 Olympics."Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage," Morgan wrote. "This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest.
Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest.The 2024 Paris Olympics would have likely been Morgan's last chance to represent the United States at the Olympics.Madison Williams is a Staff Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated, where she has covered the entire sports landscape since 2022.
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