Alex Morgan, a key player for both the USWNT and San Diego Wave, is experiencing a challenging period in her career. Recently, the 35-year-old, who had just recovered from a significant injury, faced the disappointment of being left out of the USWNT’s Olympic squad.
This setback was followed by a frustrating penalty miss in a heavy defeat for the San Diego Wave against the Chicago Red Stars. Despite her efforts, including a disallowed goal in a recent NWSL match against the Portland Thorns, Morgan has been unable to turn the tide in her favor.
In a recent NWSL match against the Portland Thorns, Morgan had a goal ruled offside, a decision she now contests. NWSL’s official social media account shared a clip of the incident, which Morgan commented on, suggesting that the goal was incorrectly disallowed and that she had been unfairly penalized by the referee.
Her comment reflected frustration with the officiating and highlighted her continued struggle with decisions that impacted her performance and results.
The disallowed goal against the Thorns was a significant moment, as it occurred in the 37th minute and could have given the Wave an advantage. Instead, the Thorns went on to win the game with a goal from Izzy D’Aquilla in the 85th minute, adding to Morgan’s and the Wave’s growing list of losses.
This defeat was part of a broader pattern of struggle for Morgan and her team, who have faced numerous setbacks this season.
Morgan’s season has been marked by a troubling goal drought, with the veteran striker failing to score in the ten games she has played for the San Diego Wave. Despite numerous attempts on goal, including 27 shots with 10 on target, Morgan has been unable to find the back of the net.
This personal challenge has mirrored the Wave’s overall struggles, as the team has failed to secure a win since May 18.
The San Diego Wave’s winless streak has also led to significant changes, including the dismissal of their coach, Casey Stoney. The team now finds itself in the lower half of the NWSL standings, currently sitting at 10th place.
With their upcoming match against Bay FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Feminil Super Cup, the Wave, and Morgan, are in desperate need of a strong performance to break their current run of poor results and regain their footing in the league.
