Athletes to Watch: Alex Morgan Michael Regan via Getty Images Tokyo will be the third Games for Morgan, who scored the winning semifinal goal for the Americans on their way to the 2012 Olympic gold medal and had six goals during the United States’ 2019 Women’s World Cup-winning tournament. The California native is hugely popular, with upwards of 8 million followers on Instagram. Morgan will help lead the U.S. women in Tokyo, where they will aim to avenge a 2016 Olympic quarterfinal loss. Visit Alex's Team USA profile Athlete Info Sport Soccer Height 5'7" Weight 137 Date of Birth July 2, 1989 Hometown Diamond Bar, CA Current Residence Orlando, FL Trivia Alex has written a series of soccer-themed books for young audiences called "The Kicks", with the first publication "The Kicks: Saving the Team" becoming a New York Times bestseller. The series was adapted into a 10-episode series on Amazon in 2015. Grow your Olympic knowledge Welcome to the Athletes’ Village for the Paralympic Games! More than 4,400 Paralympians will call the Paralympic Village home for the next two weeks. Take a tour of the facilities! SportsEngine Spotlight: Oksana Masters Get to know four-time Paralympic gold medalist and multi-sport athlete Oksana Masters in this SportsEngine Spotlight. Athletes to Watch: Ryan Murphy Learn more about swimmer Ryan Murphy. Jennifer Lozano, “La Traviesa”, brings family and Texas pride to every punch Meet U.S. boxer Jennifer Lozano, aka 'La Traviesa,' whose journey from Laredo to the Olympics is fueled by love, loss, and determination RowToTokyo: Blake Haxton Blake Haxton discuss the ups and downs of his rowing career, and what he is looking forward to in Tokyo. U.S.A. Cycling Standout Mandy Marquardt Grateful for Two Distinctive and Memorable Coaches U.S.A. Cycling Standout Mandy Marquardt Grateful for Two Distinctive and Memorable Coaches View More sports in this article Soccer tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine