"So I think that there are a lot of positives for this team, for sure.
I think their last game against Germany was really a good step forward, and I honestly feel like they're going to go far," Morgan told GOAL.
Morgan plans to maintain a close presence during the initial stage of the tournament while balancing her post-retirement business operations in women's sports investment.
"I'm going to try and make as many games as I can," Morgan told GOAL.
The former national team captain remarked that she monitors the tournament buildup with an adjusted viewpoint compared to her playing days.
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"but we'll start with LA on Friday," Morgan told GOAL.
Morgan noted the strategic versatility available to Pochettino, pointing out the attacking mindset present within the midfield and defensive flanks.
"I'm really interested to see exactly who the 11 they're gonna go with, and how then throughout the group stage that kind of morphs a little bit, because it always does," Morgan told GOAL.
The USMNT has not advanced past the quarterfinal stage of a World Cup since securing a semifinal appearance in 1930.
"I think that they have good depth in the back line, with their wing backs, with their forward line too, and just with their midfielders being very attacking-minded as well.
They can score goals in all different ways," Morgan told GOAL.
Morgan acknowledged the difficulty athletes face when navigating external media evaluations during the high-pressure environment of a World Cup.
