The USWNT has a lot of expectations riding on their shoulders. The side will kick-start their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign tonight as they take on the Dominican Republic in their opening fixture. However, the side wants to leave nothing for granted as they brought one of their biggest names back into the mix for the tournament. Former skipper Alex Morgan has been named the injury replacement for Chelsea star Mia Fishel, who has been ruled out of the tournament after picking up an ACL tear.

It is a surprising turn of developments, as Morgan was initially absent from the USWNT squad, leaving fans puzzled at the team management’s decision. However, with the squad currently going through a transitional phase, it will be interesting to see if Morgan can find her place amongst the superstars of tomorrow!

The team took to their social media handle to make the official announcement. USWNT, through their handle, stated, “Roster Update: Alex Morgan will replace forward Mia Fishel on the #USWNT roster for the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.”

Interim head coach Twila Kilgore also provided an update on the situation, adding, “We’re fortunate to be able to add a player like Alex to the roster. Her accomplishments speak for themselves. She’s been training extremely hard with the Wave in preseason, and I know she’ll be more than ready to contribute in this tournament.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea star Mia Fishel is expected to spend an extended time on the sidelines following her ACL injury. Fans will hope that the player can come back stronger, with Fishel being a crucial player for her club and country.

Alex Morgan is back in the fray for the CONCACAF Gold Cup

Chelsea star forward Mia Fishel has every right to be disappointed with the player rupturing her ligament just hours before USWNT’s opening fixture in the Gold Cup. The striker picked up the injury during the team’s last training session and had to be taken immediately off the field. According to reports, Fishel will return to England, where a specialist will assess the extent of the injury. After that, she will start her rehabilitation alongside Chelsea’s medical staff at Cobham.

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Meanwhile, Alex Morgan, who was initially dropped from the squad following a poor showing at the World Cup, has been recalled to the national team. Morgan has huge shoes to fill at the last moment, but her experience with the team will surely come in handy as the USWNT looks to make their mark on their major appearance following their exit from the World Cup last year. Do you think it’s a right move? 

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