Alex Morgan waves US soccer Legend US Soccer Star Alex Morgan waved an emotional goodbye to her professional career on Sunday playing her final minutes in the San Diego waves 4us one loss to the North Carolina Courage the 35-year-old who announced her retirement from the sport last week was substituted in the 13th minute the number she wore for much of her career and received a standing ovation from everyone inside the Snapdragon stadium in Southern California an emotional Morgan then took off her cleats in the middle of the pitch before walking off the field in tears Morgan signing autographs after her final career match Morgan signing autographs after her final career match NE ol/ Getty Images she then emerged back onto the field after the final whistle to address the thousands of fans who had stayed on I want to thank my teammates who have constantly challenged me every day and made me better I want to thank my family who have relentlessly supported me sacrificed so much for me she said in her farewell speech there have been so many incredible moments in my career but this one this last moment I share on the field with you I will cherish forever so thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you the prolific Striker had the opportunity to sign off in style earlier in the match but saw her penalty in the 10th minute saved by the goalkeeper