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 Karate Explained Featuring Sakura Kokumai Join Rutledge Wood as he gets a crash-course lesson in Kata, one of the forms of Karate that will be in the Olympics for the first time 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 Gold in Horizontal Bar | Tokyo 2020 Highlights Watch these incredible highlights of the Horizontal Bar from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games! Inclusion in Los Angeles and Its Effect on Chloe Kim Chloe explains her love of Los Angeles' inclusive feel. Athletes to Watch: Helen Maroulis Get to know wrestler Helen Maroulis. Understanding Paralympic Classifications: A Comprehensive Guide Paralympic classifications are pivotal in leveling the competitive field for athletes with disabilities. View More sports in this article Soccer tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine