In the past few hours, Alex has experienced quite a whirlwind of events. The renowned figure, who was seemingly excluded from the National Team, has received an unexpected summons. The reason behind this call-up was an unforeseen circumstance. However, there is a noticeable distinction this time around. Alex Morgan will not be wearing her iconic #13 jersey, but instead will be sporting the #7 jersey. She expressed her thoughts on social media regarding this decision, which may not have been the wisest move considering the criticism she has received in the past for her online activities.
During the match against the Dominican Republic, Alex Morgan entered the field as a substitute wearing the #7 jersey. Fans were left wondering why the USWNT legend did not choose to wear her previous number (13), since no one else was using it. The reason for this has now come to light. According to CONCACAF regulations, injured players’ replacements are required to wear the number of the player they are replacing. Therefore, Morgan ended up with Mia’s #7 jersey.
This was an unusual moment for one of the biggest stars of the USWNT. Alex Morgan, on X, stated, “Yes, this feels as strange as it appears. LFG.” Nevertheless, the international player for the USWNT will be eager to do what she does best – win games, and that is exactly what she accomplished. She even managed to score a goal in the 92nd minute through a penalty kick. This marked her 122nd goal for the national team, leading to celebrations all around. However, the atmosphere was quite different leading up to the game.
“Yes, this feels as strange as it appears 🤷♀️
LFG
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13)
Following her last-minute inclusion in the USWNT squad, Morgan was already making headlines. Through X, she responded to the news of her selection with a curious emoji. However, it seems she realized that her reaction was unnecessary and deleted the tweet. She followed up with a message, stating, “Not the ideal way to join the camp, but ready to get to work! Praying for a quick recovery🙏 @miafishel10.”
However, this reaction from Morgan did not sit well with some people. In fact, some even deemed it as ’embarrassing’ on her part. On the other hand, Mia Fishel will soon be returning to England. She will undergo evaluation by Chelsea’s medical team before commencing her recovery at Cobham. This injury comes at the worst possible time for Fishel. The 22-year-old has already played 3 matches for the USWNT and has even scored a goal. The Gold Cup was expected to solidify her position in the USWNT, but it seems she will have to wait a bit longer.
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According to the Source essentiallysports.com