Tuesday, June 9, 2015

What Alex Morgan and Other U.S. Women’s World Cup Stars Are Worth

Alex Morgan Net Worth

The U.S. women’s national soccer team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 is a favorite to make it far into the competition and perhaps even take home the cup. That’s because the team’s roster boasts some of the most talented and high-scoring soccer players competing today, including Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux.

But how do these athletes rank in terms of pay and net worths? Here’s a look at what the biggest stars of the U.S. women’s soccer team are worth:

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Alex Morgan’s Net Worth: $1.3 Million

Star forward of the team, Alex Morgan, was the youngest player on the U.S. 2011 Women’s World Cup roster. Morgan’s salary from playing soccer was $70,000 in 2014, reports TheRichest. However, she earns much more each year from endorsements, including a current deal with Coca-Cola.

Morgan is married to fellow pro soccer player Servando Carrasco. The couple is worth $1.3 million, estimates TheRichest.

Abby Wambach’s Net Worth: $3 Million

Abby Wambach’s net worth of $3 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth, makes her a multi-millionaire. But Wambach’s talents on the field have made her one of the highest-scoring players in U.S. women’s soccer, reports ESPN.

After winning her second Olympic gold medal in 2012, Wambach reportedly said, “Well this is great, but I want to win the World Cup.” Wambach earned a salary of $190,000 in 2014, making her the highest-paid U.S. female soccer player, according to TheRichest.

Sydney Leroux’s Net Worth: $3 Million

Sydney Leroux’s net worth matches that of fellow forward Wambach’s at $3 million, reports CelebrityNetWorth. But Leroux’s $60,000 salary in 2014 is much lower than what the more-seasoned soccer star earned.

Still, as a beautiful 25-year-old rising star, Leroux has wide appeal and has garnered a bevy of endorsements with companies BodyArmour, Nike and Nestle, according to Heavy.com.

Hope Solo’s Net Worth: $2.5 Million

As a goalkeeper, Hope Solo’s talents have shined on the field, but her actions off the field have landed her in some controversy. Solo was arrested in June 2014 on two counts of domestic violence, reports ESPN.

Still, her fame and talent have led to many endorsement deals, reports CelebrityNetWorth. Solo’s net worth is estimated at $2.5 million.

Photo credit: US Embassy Canada / Flickr

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: What Alex Morgan and Other U.S. Women’s World Cup Stars Are Worth

This article by Elyssa Kirkham first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.


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