Wave FC legend Alex Morgan retires [Video]

SAN DIEGO — Alex Morgan ended her career that included helping the U.S. women’s national team to two FIFA Women’s World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal by playing the first 15 minutes of the San Diego Wave FC’s 4-1 loss to the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium Sunday.

Morgan removed her boots at midfield, hugged all her teammates, waved in tears and walked off in her socks as the crowd announced at 26,516 chanted her name.

Morgan announced her retirement Thursday, saying Sunday’s game would be her last.

In an emotional video posted to her social media, the 35-year-old Morgan thanked her family, teammates, coaches, staff and fans for her lengthy career.

“It has been a long time coming and this decision wasn’t easy,” she said. “But …