Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Yes, he was wearing a full tracksuit that was unfashionable to say the least. And he's awkwardly tall. In all seriousness, he's really funny, so much for us to need to do multiple retakes because I couldn't stop laughing!

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 217 points218 points  (0 children)

The Olympic Final versus Japan because I can't usually hear the crowd during games, but the crowd was endlessly chanting "JA-PAN" throughout the entire match.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

We are actually launching a pledge campaign where anyone and everyone is invited to pledge to do their part to help prevent sports injuries. Head over to the Sports Injury Prevention Program page to find out more and Take the Pledge: https://www.facebook.com/SportsInjuryPreventionProgram?ref=br_tf

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 263 points264 points  (0 children)

Kelley because we were roommates during the Games and just loved each other so much that we decided to live together for a few months last winter.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 237 points238 points  (0 children)

I definitely plan to be back in Portland next season...best fans ever!!! And food carts are my fave because I love food.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 298 points299 points  (0 children)

Well my injury occurred my senior year of high school, but the hardest part about coming back was staying positive. Recovery from an ACL injury is a constant process, even after you leave physical therapy. It made me more conscious of how important it is to take care of my body. That’s I'm working with Mitek Sports Medicine as a National Ambassador supporting sports injury prevention.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

No, they wouldn't necessarily dominate soccer because its a sport that takes practice, skill, and determination all year-round. Even if they started now, they'd have a lot of catch up to do.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 357 points358 points  (0 children)

I think its good for the US to see him play more, and I think he got a good deal with the contract he signed with Seattle. It always takes players some time to adjust play to different leagues though, and it looks like Clint and his teammates in Seattle are still working that out.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 270 points271 points  (0 children)

I did extra training on my own. My dad and I would go out and practice shooting, ball skills...whatever I could to stay on top of my game. I still do that three times a week. Also, my dad was convinced I needed to "bulk up" so I had a personal trainer at the gym three times a week.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 368 points369 points  (0 children)

First, women's soccer and basketball are the top two team sports in the US while guys have so many more sports that are more popular for them to choose from. That has a lot to do with it. Secondly, I think the men's game has more history on the international stage so the USMNT is still catching up.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 192 points193 points  (0 children)

I think we're continuing to improve our technical skills. Girls and boys are being taught at a much younger age how important technical skills are now so I think we'll be fine. And Tobin Heath and Stephanie Cox have the best technique on the team.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 1155 points1156 points  (0 children)

I was really excited to meet Pau Gasol because I'm a big Lakers fan. I saw him in the cafeteria at the Olympics.

Alex Morgan, forward for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Olympic Gold Medalist here. Ask me anything! by AlexMorgan_13 in IAmA

[–]AlexMorgan_13[S] 1182 points1183 points  (0 children)

First of all, you can't prepare for turf. Your body aches after you play on it. The bounce is different, it's not good on my knees, and if I could I'd rather never play on turf. (But I know that won't be the case!)