Alex Morgan, the former professional footballer and renowned member of the U.S. National Women’s Team, has recently embraced motherhood for the third time. The announcement came via her Instagram account, where she shared the joyous news of her new arrival, son Tiago V Carrasco, in a heartfelt post celebrating her growing family.
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Morgan, 36, and her husband, Servando Carrasco, are now parents to three children, joining their son Enzo, who is 18 months old, and their six-year-old daughter, Charlie. In a touching close-up photo of the newborn, Morgan expressed her delight in completing their family of five, captioning the image, “Tiago V Carrasco Our 5-a-side team is complete 🤍.”
The announcement of her pregnancy came on Mother’s Day, which fell on the 10th of May. That day, Morgan posted a sentimental video on Instagram where she walked along a beach at sunset with her family. The scene captured her husband holding their son while their daughter shared a sweet moment kissing her mother’s baby bump. As Morgan lifted her shirt to reveal the slight curve of her pregnancy, she and Carrasco shared a kiss, culminating in their excitement about the new addition to their family. “Mother’s Day feeling extra special this year. Excited to welcome baby #3 this Fall,” she wrote.
Following the post, congratulations poured in from former teammates and fellow athletes. The USWNT expressed their joy with a simple “Congratulations!!!! ❤️”, while the National Women’s Soccer League remarked that Charlie and Enzo would make wonderful siblings. Abby Wambach, a former USWNT player, praised the family’s moment while adding, “This is amazing. The whole thing. The video, the family and all the babies!!!!!! So happy for you all,” followed by, “Congrats Momma.”
In a reflective moment, Morgan had announced her decision to retire from soccer in September 2024, coinciding with the revelation that she was expecting her second child at that time. Speaking about her retirement, she stated, “I have so much clarity about this decision … It has been a long time coming and this decision wasn’t easy. But at the beginning of 2024 I felt in my heart and soul that this would be the last season I would play soccer.”
During a conversation with PEOPLE shortly after her retirement, Morgan described her pregnancy with her second child as a “surprise” and mentioned how it contributed to her earlier decision to step away from the sport. “We’re just really looking forward to expanding our family,” she commented. “We’ve wanted to do this for a while, but we obviously wanted to find the right time. It came a few months earlier than anticipated, as the pregnancy was a little unexpected, but looking back I’m really grateful for how everything worked out.”
Morgan’s journey from a celebrated athlete to a mother of three has inspired many, showcasing her ability to balance family life with her illustrious career. As she transitions into this new chapter of motherhood, her heartfelt announcements and moments shared with followers keep her supporters engaged and excited about her future endeavours.
In celebrating her family milestones, Morgan joins a growing list of athletes and entertainers who openly discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood while managing a successful career. As she embarks on this journey with Tiago, Enzo, and Charlie, the sense of community and support from her peers reinforces the importance of family.
As her family continues to blossom, fans and followers will surely be eager to witness how this chapter unfolds for one of football’s most celebrated talents.