NWSL Golden Boot: Alex Morgan’s top goals of the season

Alex Morgan is the 2022 NWSL Golden Boot winner.

Her 15 goals came three short of the record for most goals in a single season, set by Australian star Sam Kerr, who recorded 18 goals in her 2019 Chicago Red Stars season.

While every one of Morgan’s goals this season have appeared on highlight reels, Just Women’s Sports highlights the best of the best from the star striker.

Alex Morgan’s Top Goals of 2022

Her four-goal stampede

Morgan began her campaign in historic fashion, scoring four goals in a single match during the San Diego Wave’s May home opener. She became just the third NWSL player to do so.

.@alexmorgan13 became the 3rd player to score 4 goals in an @NWSL match. pic.twitter.com/UPaKsbnr1a

— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) May 8, 2022

A trio of braces

The striker had a total of three braces this season, tying for second in the league in 2022. Two of those braces came in June, including a three-point performance in the team’s June 19th game against NJ/NY Gotham FC.

A brace and an assist for @alexmorgan13 😈 pic.twitter.com/ouR9cfe9wS

— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) June 19, 2022

Her 50th goal

After joining the league in 2013, Morgan spent time with the Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride before landing in her home state of California.

During an August match against Houston Dash, Morgan scored her 50th NWSL goal. she became the fifth player in league history to achieve the milestone.

50th Goal for @alexmorgan13 of @sandiegowavefc in her @NWSL career pic.twitter.com/pS7OccSkVo

— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) August 21, 2022