The United States summons Morgan…

Alex Morgan will replace the injured Mia Fishel in the US squad for the W Gold Cup.

CARSON, Calif. – San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan was called up Tuesday by the US Women's Soccer Team for the W Gold Cup to replace Mia Fishel, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee during a training session on Monday. .

“I'm devastated for Mia, and I know the rest of the team and staff are as well,” USA interim coach Twyla Kilgore said. “I know she will come back strong and hopefully she will be part of the team at the tournament.” Next World Cup.”

Morgan would rack up 215 games and 121 goals in international competition for the US team. With her participation in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the striker will represent her country for the 15th year and will be her return to the United States national team after her last call-up in October of last year, when she faced Colombia in San Francisco. Diego, California.

“We are very fortunate to add a player like Alex to the roster. Her achievements speak for themselves, she has trained extremely hard with the Wave throughout pre-season and I know she will be more than ready to contribute in this tournament,” Kilgore added.

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