Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she'd be the only player there from the San Diego Wave.
She was surprised by an ovation from her teammates who packed the first two rows.
"This is your day off!" Morgan said, clearly touched by the moment.
After becoming one of the more recognizable athletes in the United States during her brilliant 15-year professional career, Morgan can expect a lot more of the same Sunday, when she'll play her final match for the Wave, against the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium.
Morgan is retiring because she's pregnant with her second child. She's confident she's done all she can both on and off the pitch for the women's game, which she said is in "an amazing place."
