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San Diego Wave Retire Alex Morgan’s No. 13 at Snapdragon Stadium

The tribute underscores her transition to club ownership, signaling lasting influence.

Overview

  • The club formally retired Morgan’s No. 13 after a 3-0 loss to the Houston Dash, presenting her with a framed jersey in a rare honor for soccer.
  • Fans received pink headbands tied to her signature look, and a large No. 13 display wrapped in pink pre-wrap carried handwritten messages.
  • Morgan grew emotional while thanking supporters, with about 100 family and friends in attendance, including former teammate Tobin Heath.
  • A two-time World Cup winner and Olympic champion, Morgan scored 123 international goals to rank fifth in USWNT history and retired in 2024 before buying a minority stake in the Wave in May 2025.
  • Her Wave tenure included four goals in the club’s first regular-season home match, a 2022 Golden Boot with 15 goals, and the 2023 NWSL Shield, alongside a prominent role pushing league accountability during the Paul Riley reckoning.