Alex Morgan Signs with Seattle Sounders Women

Diamond Bar High School alum and U.S. Women’s National Team standout Alex Morgan has signed with Seattle Sounders Women.

“Alex is a world class player who has proven herself well beyond her 22 years,” said Sounders Women General Manager Amy Carnell in a statement. “Her breakout World Cup performance sets the stage for what will be an exciting Sounders Women’s Season.”

The women’s soccer team was founded in 2001, and is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League. Morgan will join fellow U.S. National Team players Hope Solo and Sydney Leroux on the Sounders.

“I am excited to play in a city that is so passionate about soccer,” Morgan said in a statement. “The Sounders have been one of it not the best fan support in MLS. I can only imagine how Seattle fans would response to having a full professional women’s team in the future.”