Alex Morgan announces retirement & pregnancy | Bethune suffers season-ending injury | Ballon d'Or nominees revealed (Soccer 09/05)

Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, reaction to the breaking news that Alex Morgan has announced not only her retirement from professional football, but also that she is pregnant. This Sunday will be her final match and you can watch it right here on the Golazo Network. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to continue the discuss about Morgan and give her perspective on her legendary career both on and off the field. Then, the group react to the devastating news that Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune has suffered a season-ending knee injury while throwing out the first pitch at Washington Nationals game. The shoe-in for rookie of the year leaves this season having already tied the single-season record for assists. Next, a chat about the Ballon d'Or nominees announced yesterday and the stark omission of Naomi Girma from the list. Then, the A3 crew preview the upcoming weekend in the NWSL featuring some very important matchups with just 7 games left in the regular season. And finally, the hosts put together their free agency best XI.

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