Alex Morgan Exclusive: USWNT Star Talks Olympics, Abby Wambach Record, Neymar

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Published: June 21, 2013

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Whether it's dazzling fans with her skills on the pitch or dealing with the responsibilities of being a national celebrity, chances are Alex Morgan is keeping herself busy.

On Thursday night, Morgan was alongside United States women's national teammate Abby Wambach when she became the greatest scorer in women's international soccer.

Wambach's four goals against Korea Republic gave her 160 for her career, two more than former U.S. superstar Mia Hamm, and Morgan—who has scored 44 goals in 66 international appearances—provided the assist on the fourth before being subbed off in the second half.

So proud of my teammate @AbbyWambach it is pretty incredible to be a part of historic moment in Womens Sports. #USWNT

— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 21, 2013 Less than a day later, Morgan was at the Boardwalk along the Jersey Shore on Friday to mark the beginning of summer and to celebrate the region's comeback following last year's devastation by Hurricane Sandy.

Morgan, a finalist for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or, joined New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie in a ceremony marking the final board being placed in the world-famous Boardwalk. Morgan also hosted a soccer clinic for local kids.

Almost a year after helping the U.S. win a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Morgan plays her club ball with the Portland Thorns of the Nation Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and recently released her first book, The Kicks: Saving the Team, the initial volume in a three-part series for middle-schoolers.

With all that going on, Morgan still found time to speak with Bleacher Report world football lead writer Michael Cummings on Friday about the U.S. women's and men's national teams, Wambach's record, winning the gold medal and even Brazil forward Neymar.

Here's what she said.

 



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