Alex Morgan returns in FC 26: All Details

After months of speculation and leaked Sources, the EA FC has finally confirmed the return of Alex Morgan in EA FC 26. Alex Morgan has always been one of the most highly rated cards in EA FC for years. But, due to her retirement the previous year, there were many speculations about whether her card would make a comeback in the new FC 26.

The EA FC also recently announced Morgan as their US ambassador to promote the game in the US, all but confirming her presence in the game and an entry to the Ultimate Team of the Year in FC 26. On July 21st, the trailer for her card release was released, confirming that she is coming back as an Icon in FC 26, making her stats and card all the more valuable and prized, deserving of her status. The trailer also revealed that she will be a part of the ultimate team. One of the fifteen players who'll be untradeable in the game. She will also be a part of 1 of the 5 Untradeable Player Pick who will have 93+ overall Icon rating with Player Evolution.

Alex Morgan returns in FC 26

The official account of EA FC launched a teaser trailer of Alex Morgan, signified with her signature tea celebration to announce her return as an Icon card in the FC 26.

The caption on the post read, “Here's the tea: Alex Morgan returns in #FC26 as an ICON.” The trailer shows the video of a kettle boiling with over radio commentary informing the return of “certain” Icon in FC 26. The video then turns to Alex Morgan announcing her return in the USWNT jersey while drinking her tea, referring to her iconic celebration during the 2019 World Cup when they defeated England and went on to win the tournament.

Alex Morgan was a prodigy in the world of Women's Football. Following the Footsteps of Mia Hamm and the 99ers, she broke into the national team and ran rampant as a Striker. One of the youngest players to participate in the 2011 World Cup, she went on to win Olympic gold, 2 World Cups, and several other accolades. Her 17-year football career saw her play for Olympique Lyonnes, Tottenham Hotspur, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns, and San Diego Wave. She is regarded as the greatest footballer to ever represent the USA, and rightfully so, turning her into a legendary Icon in the states.

Community Reaction on Alex Morgan returning in FC 26

The real EA FC fans were excited to see the return of Alex Morgan as the Icon. As one of the highly ranked cards in the FC games, Morgan's card has always been valuable for the squad additions. Coming in FC 26 as the new Icon card as well as a part of Ultimate team, the value of Alex Morgan's card skyrockets. One of the fans said,

@Soxygamer, one of the verified players on X wrote "W" in the comments, referring to the trailer. A user praised the new Trailer by commenting,

While there have been positive comments on the new trailer, and despite being one of the popular players in EA FC, it is worth noting that people have still commented a lot on going back to the kitchen jokes. This may not come as a surprise in the gaming world, where the concept of women footballers has often been diminished. It still won't change the stance that Alex Morgan is one of the highly rated Players in EA FC series.