Alex Morgan is Having a Third Baby

May 11, 2026, 16:44
USSports

Introduction

Alex Morgan played soccer for the USA. She is having a third child with her husband, Servando Carrasco.

Main Body

Alex shared a video on the internet on Mother's Day. The family was at the beach. She already has a daughter from 2020 and a son from 2025. Alex stopped playing soccer in September 2024. She was a great player. She won two World Cups and one gold medal. She played for many teams. One team was San Diego Wave FC. Now, she owns a small part of that team.

Conclusion

The baby will arrive in the autumn of this year.

Learning

🕰️ The 'Then' vs 'Now' Shift

Look at how the story jumps from the past to the present. To reach A2, you must know when to use -ed (finished) and when to use is/has (current).

The Past (Finished)

  • Played soccer →\rightarrow She is not playing now.
  • Won medals →\rightarrow The game is over.
  • Stopped playing →\rightarrow The action ended in 2024.

The Present (Current)

  • Is having a baby →\rightarrow Happening now.
  • Owns a part of the team →\rightarrow She has it today.
  • Has a daughter →\rightarrow This is her current family.

Quick Tip: The Time Marker When you see a specific date (like September 2024), use the Past form. When you see Now, use the Present form.

Vocabulary Learning

baby (n.)
a newborn child
Example:The baby will arrive in the autumn.
beach (n.)
a sandy area by the sea
Example:We went to the beach to swim.
child (n.)
a young person
Example:She has a child.
family (n.)
a group of related people
Example:The family celebrated together.
husband (n.)
a married man
Example:Her husband works abroad.
internet (n.)
a global computer network
Example:She posted the video on the internet.
video (n.)
a moving picture recording
Example:The video shows the beach.
mother (n.)
a woman who has a child
Example:The mother smiled at her child.
day (n.)
a 24‑hour period
Example:Today is a sunny day.
play (v.)
to engage in sport or fun
Example:They like to play soccer.
soccer (n.)
a sport played with a ball
Example:Soccer is a popular sport.
team (n.)
a group working together
Example:She joined a new team.
gold (n.)
a precious yellow metal
Example:Gold medals are shiny.
medal (n.)
a trophy for winning
Example:He won a medal.
arrive (v.)
to come to a place
Example:The baby will arrive next week.