The USA got the victory versus Canada to secure the title at the CONCACAF Championship Women Play-offs. Alex Morgan’s penalty in the 78th minute sealed the USA’s place at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Alex Morgan scored her 118th international goal after Allysha Chapman fouled American Rose Lavelle in the penalty area.
“I feel like I’m in form, and some of the younger players are able to look up to the older players. It always feels good to be called a champion. So this game means a lot to us. It’s always going to mean a lot. Canada gave us a run for our money. But we prevailed and feel good about the performance”, said Alex Morgan after the match.
She returned to international duty with the USA in June after an eight-month break.
Canada, which is the reigning Olympic champions, will face Jamaica next year for the other CONCACAF spot for Paris 2024 Olympics. Jamaica qualified for the Olympic knockout by winning the third-place match, as Kalyssa van Zanten scored in the 102nd minute to give them a 1-0 extra-time victory over Costa Rica.
All four CONCACAF Championship Women semi-finalists have secured places at the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
