Alex Morgan Reacts To Major USWNT Honor Before World Cup

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With the 2023 World Cup set to begin later this month,

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Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan were named captains for the United States women's national team.

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Horan shared this exciting news with her fans on Instagram.

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"Honored is an understatement," Horan wrote. "I'm so grateful for this opportunity and especially to do it alongside my friend Alex Morgan. LFG."

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Morgan shared the same announcement on her Instagram account. Instead of posting a heartfelt message, she used a few emojis. Check it out:

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Morgan is gearing up for her fourth World Cup. She was part of the 2015 and 2019 squads that won it all.

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As you'd expect, Morgan is fired up for this year's event. "I am as excited as I was for my first World Cup," Morgan said.

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"I am hoping to make the biggest impact for this team on and off the field.

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I want to show younger players who have not been in a major tournament what to expect

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