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 Tokyo Olympics One Year Out: What to Watch for in Summer 2021 July 23 marks one year out from the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony. Here’s an early preview of what to look for in the summer of 2021 Olympians Go Back in Time, Offer Advice to Their 12-Year-Old Selves Olympic athletes give their 12-year-old selves advice they have learned over their careers. RowToTokyo: Nick Mead Nick Mead discusses the pressure that goes along with being an Olympic athlete, and how he tries to overcome it. Inclusion in Los Angeles and Its Effect on Chloe Kim Chloe explains her love of Los Angeles' inclusive feel. ‘The Important Thing’ Simone Biles’ Mom Wants Her Daughter to Know Before the Paris Olympics Nellie Biles shares the advice she gives her daughter - and how she supports her on the good days and not-so-good days. Athletes to Watch: 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Get to know some of the athletes representing Team USA at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. View More sports in this article Soccer tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine