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 SportsEngine Spotlight: Nathan Chen The 2022 Winter Olympics have kicked off, and SportsEngine is spotlighting eight of the reigning and emerging stars for Team USA. Olympians Share Their Favorite Athlete As a Child Who were the ones that inspired today's Olympic athletes? Olympic Minute: Shaun White Where does Shaun White pull inspiration from? Find out in this Olympic minute video. Olympic Minute: Maame Biney What keeps short-track speed skater focused during a race? Find out in this edition of Olympic Minute. Understanding Paralympic Classifications: A Comprehensive Guide Paralympic classifications are pivotal in leveling the competitive field for athletes with disabilities. Athletes to Watch: Vashti Cunningham Learn more about high jumper Vashti Cunningham. View More sports in this article Soccer tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine