Alex Morgan’s 42nd minute strike in the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup final was deemed the Goal of the Tournament by voters on FIFA.com. The goal, which would eventually be the game-winner in a 2-1 championship win over Korea DPR, was Morgan’s fourth of the tournament.
The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team got goals from Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan, both first-half strikes from outside the penalty area, to defeat Korea DPR 2-1 and win the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
ABOUT U.S. SOCCER
Elected on June 21, 1913, Dr. G. Randolph, who was also the American Amateur Football Association President, was the first president of U.S. Soccer (then the USFA).