FootyPop: The End of An Era, Alex Morgan Hangs Up Her Boots
It’s been a busy week in women’s soccer with Alex Morgan announcing her shocking retirement, the Orlando Pride clinching a playoff spot, and Magic Johnson joining the Washington Spirit ownership group as an investor. We look at some of this week’s news below!
High of the Weekend
Bringing Magic to the Spirit ✨
Magic Johnson is joining Michele Kang as an investor in the Spirit, bringing his legendary leadership and passion to the NWSL!
Welcome to the team ⚽ pic.twitter.com/l3Fp8WuYeA
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) September 5, 2024
The Washington Spirit announced that basketball legend, Magic Johnson, had joined their ownership group as an investor. Michele Kang joined Johnson on CBS Mornings to make the announcement. Johnson joins the list of celebrities that have invested in the NWSL. He was in attendance for the Spirit’s 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns and Trinity Rodman made sure to dunk for her goal celebration.
Low of the Weekend
Croix Bethune will miss the remainder of the 2024 season with injury.
We are wishing you a healthy recovery, Croix! Sending our love and support your way 🫶https://t.co/6gn2kqiIC1
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) September 4, 2024
Unfortunately, Croix Bethune’s impressive rookie year has been cut short with her suffering a season-ending injury. The Washington Spirit announced this week that Bethune suffered a torn meniscus. The injury cut Bethune’s terrific season short but in just 17 games she tied the single-season assist record with 10.
News of the Weekend
.@alexmorgan13 gets her curtain call 👏 pic.twitter.com/mZhRVYvJhM
— San Diego Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) September 9, 2024
Alex Morgan is hanging up her boots after a decorated career. The forward took to social media to announce that not only would the 2024 season be her last, but she’s expecting her second child, so her final soccer match was San Diego’s home match against the North Carolina Courage on September 8. Morgan started the contest but poetically came off the field for the final time in the 13th minute.
She finished her career having played in 150 NWSL games, with 63 appearances coming with her hometown team, San Diego Wave.
Team of the Weekend
WE ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!@orlandohealth | #VamosPride pic.twitter.com/tTuwPQD1oF
— Orlando Pride – x (@ORLPride) September 7, 2024
The Orlando Pride have taken the NWSL by storm this season, and this weekend, they became the first team to clinch a playoff spot. Orlando has been terrific this season and is sitting in first place with a 14-0-5 record. It’s the first time the Pride has made the playoffs since 2017.
Goal of the Weekend
🚨 OLIMPICO ALERT 🚨
Renée Guion scores the first goal for @carolinaascent in UNBELIEVABLE fashion 🤯#ThisIsOurMoment pic.twitter.com/wWAjiVbAHG
— USL Super League (@USLSuperLeague) September 7, 2024
Renée Guion scored an incredible Olimpico to help give the Carolina Ascent a 2-1 win over Fort Lauderdale United in the USL Super League.
Signing of the Weekend
Welcome to #GothamFC, @cecekizer!
The club has signed forward Cece Kizer to a multi-year contract through 2025.
— NJ/NY Gotham FC (@GothamFC) September 7, 2024
Gotham is continuing to add players to their arsenal. This time, they picked up Cece Kizer. The forward was most recently with the Houston Dash but mutually parted ways with the club before finding herself with the reigning NWSL champs.
Save of the Weekend
WOW, WOW, WOW 😱
The shot from Rachel Hill!
The tip over from Katie Lund! pic.twitter.com/zCtMn7ZOFj— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 8, 2024
Katie Lund made a terrific save for Racing Louisville to deny Rachel Hill a goal.
Favorite Social Media Post
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When Alex Morgan announced her retirement this week, her teammates and former teammates posted tributes to the star. Sydney Leroux posted a sweet message to Alex with throwback pictures throughout the years.
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