United States striker Alex Morgan has been left out of Emma Hayes' 18-player squad for next month's Olympic Games in Paris.
United States striker Alex Morgan has been left out of Emma Hayes' 18-player squad for next month's Olympic Games in Paris.
The two-time World Cup winner, who has hit 123 international goals, has not scored in her past eight games for San Diego Wave after recently recovering from an ankle injury. "This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest. Former Chelsea boss Hayes, who will take charge of her first tournament as US manager, has opted for Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson as her main forward options.
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