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'She's a superhero': San Diego bids farewell to Alex Morgan

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U.S. women's national team icon Alex Morgan announced her retirement on social media on Thursday .

The San Diego Wave forward ended her historic and remarkable career on Sunday .

The 26,516 -strong crowd at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego was sweltering in the 101-degree heat.

Morgan 's foundation has given away 15 tickets for youth girls' teams in the area called Alex's Homebreak .

North Carolina Courage defeated the Courage 4-1 in their final match on Saturday .

Alex Morgan announced her retirement earlier this week and revealed she's pregnant and expecting her second child.

Coach Landon Donovan : "She is constantly pushing" North Carolina coach: "It's really great for her teammates because they look up to her so much".

The San Diego Wave star announced her pregnancy with a farewell message on Thursday .

Morgan announced she's leaving the club midseason .

She says she'll continue to advocate for women's soccer.

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