'Wow' - Alex Morgan's ESPYs Outfit Is Going Viral
Former USWNT soccer player Alex Morgan made quite the fashion statement at the 2025 ESPY Awards on Wednesday night.
Morgan was honored with the Icon Award during the 2025 ESPYS, which recognized her incredible career and significant impact on the world of sports. She wasn't the only notable athlete who received this award Wednesday night. The two-time World Cup champion shared the stage with WNBA legend Diana Taurasi.
"We're standing on the shoulders of giants, and this is a huge tribute to them as much as us," Morgan said. "So, to the women before us, it's because of you that we never have to apologize for speaking up or for fighting to raise the bar. It's because of you that we have no limits."
While fans appreciated Morgan's speech, it was her dress that truly grabbed everyone's attention.
Morgan, 36, wore a stunning silver and black dress that left some people speechless. Others were just praising the 2012 Olympic gold medalist.
"The best!! She's an icon," one fan said.
"Mother is mothering," a second fan commented.
"She looks so good ugh," another fan wrote on X.
"Alex Morgan is a generational talent," a social media user said.
Morgan played her final professional match with the San Diego Wave on Sept. 8, 2024. That being said, she's best known for her run with the national team.
"I grew up on this team, it was so much more than soccer," Morgan said. "It was the friendships and the unwavering respect and support among each other, the relentless push for global investment in women's sports, and the pivotal moments of success both on and off the field. I am so incredibly honored to have borrowed the crest for more than 15 years. I learned so much about myself in that time and so much of that is a credit to my teammates and our fans. I feel immense pride in where this team is headed, and I will forever be a fan of the USWNT. My desire for success may have always driven me, but what I got in return was more than I could have ever asked and hoped for."
We can't wait to see what's next for Morgan.'Wow' - Alex Morgan's ESPYs Outfit Is Going Viral first appeared on The Spun on Jul 17, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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