science | January 11, 2026

Alex Morgan Salary: How Much Does Alex Morgan Earn?

Alexandra Morgan Carrasco born Alexandra Patricia Morgan is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker and captains San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women’s professional soccer in the United States, and the United States women’s national soccer team.

In 2013, the inaugural season of the National Women’s Soccer League, Morgan joined Portland Thorns FC and helped the team win the league title that year. Morgan played for the Thorns through the 2015 season, after which she was traded to first-year franchise Orlando Pride.

In 2017, Morgan signed with the French team Lyon, where she won the continental European treble, which included the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Morgan, along with Canada’s Christine Sinclair and Australia’s Steph Catley, became the first women’s soccer player to appear on the cover of FIFA video games in 2015. Morgan also appeared alongside Lionel Messi on covers of FIFA 16 sold in the United States. She was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022.

Alex Morgan Salary: How Much Does Alex Morgan Earn?

The maximum salary paid to women in the National Women’s Soccer League is in the region of $45,000. Morgan is effectively guaranteed to be one of the top earners in the sport, if not the highest. Her salary has been estimated to be in the region of $1m.

The majority of her earnings are said to be arriving from her exploits in football, with a flurry of endorsement deals offering additional support.