WHAT HAPPENED?
The National Women's Soccer League announced on Friday that Alex Morgan's final match will air and stream across multiple networks and platforms - CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, NWSL+, Prime Video, ESPN2 and ESPN+ - on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Morgan, who announced Thursday that she was retiring after a legendary playing career, will play her final game with the San Diego Wave as they host the North Carolina Courage in what will be the USWNT legend's send-off match.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to the NWSL, this is the first time that a women's sporting event will be shown at the same time in the U.S. across multiple outlets - a fitting celebration for one of the game's greats.
“Alex Morgan has had an immeasurable impact on both the NWSL and the global soccer community - and she has inspired generations of players and fans around the world,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “We are so grateful to CBS Sports for helping to elevate the league and for always being amazing partners and recognizing the pivotal moment to allow for this unprecedented broadcast to happen, as well as to Prime Video and ESPN for their partnership in celebrating a true sports legend.
"Our partners coming together to celebrate Alex is an event that speaks volumes about the power of sports and female athletes to unite fans everywhere. Alex couldn’t be more deserving of this moment."
DID YOU KNOW?
The Wave vs. Courage match was initially only to be streamed on NWSL+ and Paramount+, before other media partners bought into the occasion.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR ALEX MORGAN?
Morgan announced her retirement on Thursday, posting a four-minute video revealing her exit from the game. Morgan, who has 223 caps and 123 goals for the national team, also revealed that she is pregnant with her second child.
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