While still a senior at the University of California, a 21-year-old Morgan entered the pitch for the USWNT as a second-half sub Oct. 6, 2010. The U.S. trailed China, with an at-home unbeaten streak on the line, inside what was then PPL Park in Chester.

Based on the ceremony with San Diego Wave FC, the Alex Morgan retirement ceremony is expected to be 30 minutes before the match. Coverage of the USWNT vs Portugal match begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will be shown on multiple platforms, including TV channels and streaming services.

Alex Morgan shares her transition from soccer star to devoted mom and business leader after retiring from the San Diego Wave.

The U.S. women’s team stumbled Thursday in its first game since July, allowing a goal in each half that sent Portugal to its first win against the Americans, 2-1 on a night two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan was feted with a star-studded farewell.

Servando Carrasco is Alex Morgan's husband. He is a former soccer player who played as a defensive midfielder and played in the MLS.

Former USWNT star Alex Morgan criticized the US soccer system for its lack of support for mothers, sharing her own difficult post-pregnancy experience.