US World Cup winner Morgan gives birth to first child

US women football team forward Alex Morgan celebrate after scoring - Getty

Striker Morgan announced she was pregnant in October, just three months after helping the USA retain their Women's World Cup title.

The Orlando Pride player revealed she and husband Servando Carrasco, a former LA Galaxy midfielder, welcomed a girl, Charlie Elena Carrasco, into the world on Thursday.

"At 1130am on May 7 weighing 8lbs5oz, Charlie Elena Carrasco made her grand entrance into the world," Morgan posted on Twitter. 👇

At 1130am on May 7 weighing 8lbs5oz, Charlie Elena Carrasco made her grand entrance into the world. She made us wait longer than expected, but I should have known she would do it her way and her way only. My super moon baby. pic.twitter.com/dDbIXW6INr

— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) May 9, 2020

"She made us wait longer than expected, but I should have known she would do it her way and her way only. My super moon baby."

As well as winning two FIFA Women's World Cups, Morgan is also an Olympic gold medallist from the 2012 Games in London.