USWNT Veteran ‘Sad’ Over Emma Hayes’ Alex Morgan Snub as Questions Raised on Potential Alternative for Olympics

It’s been days, but not everybody has gotten over Alex Morgan‘s snub from the Paris Olympics roster. The new boss, Emma Hayes, couldn’t have made a bolder entrance than deciding to axe the San Diego Waves star. Whereas questions swirl about why Morgan didn’t make the lower, USWNT veteran Becky Sauerbrunn is keenly to see who will fill her former teammate’s void.

Talking on Good Vibes FC Ep. 17 of The Girls’s Sport, hosted by Sam Mewis, the defender started, “It makes me sad. It’s wild, it’s sad, it’s the end of the era. I thought she was going to be on it so I was as shocked as everybody else when I saw that announcement.” Whereas labeling Morgan a ‘winner,‘ Becky underlined the forward’s ‘ultra-competitive’ nature and her knack of not crumbling throughout essentially the most high-pressure moments like within the World Cup, Olympics, and qualifiers.

Highlighting what makes Morgan totally different from others, the Portland Thorns star added, “Alex could adapt to the game state better than any forward I’ve ever played with.” Be it pitching in for defensive duties, profitable duels, or creating open areas within the assault, Becky acknowledged that regardless of the workforce wanted, the 34-year-old was at all times prepared to offer her all. “These little things that win you games in tournaments and can save legs, Alex could do that. So I’m excited to see who with this new forward group is going to fill that role,” concluded Becky.

Such excessive reward from the WNT defender actually underlines the significance of Morgan within the nationwide workforce setup. But, Hayes took a realistic step and determined to not fly the 2x World Champion together with her to Paris. Whereas the 18-player roster for the summer season video games is about, let’s hear what the ex-Chelsea supervisor mentioned in her protection.

Emma Hayes wished to take USWNT in ‘another direction’ after snubbing Alex Morgan

Many would criticize Emma Hayes for her resolution to omit the USWNT veteran. Nonetheless, even the previous Blues boss herself confronted a tough selection and made it reluctantly. “It was a tough decision of course – especially considering Alex’s history and record with this team, but I felt I wanted to go in another direction and selected other players,” she defined, hinting that her focus is totally on seeing the next-gen abilities main the workforce forward.

Hayes’ resolution understandably ‘disappointed‘ Morgan, but the San Diego Waves forward opted to accept Hayes’ conclusion. As an alternative, the previous Tottenham star shall be supporting her nation in France. But, it stays to be seen which participant will be capable to fill the void of sheer management and formidable presence that Alex Morgan used to embody whereas donning the USWNT shirt.