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 The History of Olympic Movement What catalyzed the Olympic Movement from its inception in ancient Greece to its current global stature? This article traces the pivotal moments and cultural shifts that propelled the Olympic Games from a regional athletic contest to an emblem of unity and Carissa Moore: Carrying surfers’ aloha spirit to the top of the podium | Wait For It Discover how Hawaii native Carissa Moore surfs her way to the top of the Olympic podium. Your Guide to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum The U.S. Olympic Paralympic Museum stands as a beacon of athlete excellence and accessibility. 3×3 Basketball vs 5×5 From a ten minute game to a 12 second shot clock 3x3 basketball is exciting and fast paced Lilly Singh’s Journey to Inclusion in Los Angeles Lily shares her experiences and how Los Angeles has helped her open up. So You Want to Try Skeleton? Are you an adrenaline junkie? View More sports in this article Soccer tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine