Alex Morgan’s move to England happened under rare circumstances, amid a pandemic and a rapid window of final move. When his signing was announced, he promptly raised Tottenham Hotspur’s profile in women’s football as they look to make a take effect in the FA Women’s Super League. For the forward of the United States Women’s National Team, two-time World Cup champion, it marks a new adventure for her and her family.
The 31-year-old California resident explained how her move to Tottenham right at the end of the move-in window was unsuccessful. He also shared a look at her in England, navigating the pandemic as a professional footballer with his circle of relatives and his prospects. about the existing talents of the National Women’s Football League.
Despite the existing pandemic, professional play in the United States has fragmented, with positive COVID-19 tests interrupting the normal season. Pride had to be removed due to coronavirus problems.
For Morgan, who was making plans to participate in the fall series with his club, the resolve to leave the United States for greener pastures came after he knew he would want more than the possible two- to four-way matches he would take. Participate in the competition . . . The drawing zoom window played a role in his decision-making process, and Tottenham’s ability to paint on a short-term contract sealed the deal.
“I think I was really fortunate that the Spurs were so flexible with contracts during the season, and it actually helped me make a resolution in such a short time,” Morgan told CBS Sports friday at the helm of Tottenham’s WSL match against Manchester City on Sunday. . .
“You know, it’s a little far-fetched at first. The concept of moving out when my husband and I discovered clubs in Florida and were able to live in combination or within 3 hours of each at the highest rate, and then go live on one There is no other resolution like that, [is] the only resolution I can make, and after discussing it, I like the right thing to do. “
Continued mismanagement of the pandemic in the United States has influenced the recruitment of players to clubs in other countries, not to mention that this is a lucrative opportunity for American players to embark on the waters of European club football, especially in England, where women’s football continues to experience greater investment.
Morgan is grateful to have her mother-in-law Gloria with her during this transition and hopes that her husband Servando will be able to enroll them in the near future, as she knows that not all players are in her place, she has still presented recommendations to all players looking for a move abroad to outperform themselves, challenge their environment and make the resolution that suits them more productive in the game.
“For other players who would possibly be looking to play internationally, uprooting themselves or even their families in a new place, I inspire you to challenge yourself and create a new environment that demands and helps you become the player. most productive possible, “she said.
“Look at the expansion in the game and what can continue to challenge it, and whether it’s staying and exercising alone, or with a team of kids, or with their respective NWSL team, or around the world, each and every player has to take this resolution for themselves. “
Despite so many USWNT and NWSL players heading to finish their 2020 season, Morgan remains inspired by the next wave of national skill coming from the NWSL at his own Orlando club and across the league and hopes this will lead him to more complete lists. league in the future.
“I’m pretty inspired by the quality of the games because there are a lot of players who chose not to participate or refused to play abroad, and the groups [are] quite different, I would say,” Morgan said. “So I’m learning a lot of new players that I’ve never noticed before or that I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to play last season or paint with this year. Even in Orlando, we have a new team that I didn’t have the chance to play with some of the players who had the opportunity to point out for the Fall Series. “
Morgan said he still keeps his duties open, but reiterated that his short-term contract with Tottenham allowed him to return to the US. But it’s not the first time To play nationally and continue to expand the NWSL, which he said is vital to his career and feels positive about his career. Future.
“It’s really exciting that players can get the chance to play [which] they probably wouldn’t otherwise because the groups are maybe more complete and the players might not play at a foreign point or retire. I hope next year, maybe the NWSL is getting back on the rosters of another 24 or 26 people, and it’s super competitive and the players feel safe and healthy enough to be able to tour the entire country like we’ve done every year to play with everyone else. groups instead of betting on the kind of groups that we have been forced to do this year due to the pandemic. “
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