Alex Morgan and team USA came ready to enjoy some fresh tea in England.
During the team’s semifinal match with the Lionesses, the USWNT enjoyed a goal from Morgan at 31 feet, which came after Christen Press’ opening goal at the 10 feet mark.
After Morgan’s score, however, the star forward decided to celebrate both the goal and her 30th birthday by sipping a mock cup of tea, marking her sixth World Cup goal.
Alex Morgan scores her first goal since the opening game and retakes the lead in the Golden Boot race (6 goals, 3 assists)
She’s the first player in #FIFAWWC history to score on her birthday ? pic.twitter.com/EGWBNIyaxI
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2019
The team would go on to win the game over England 2-1 after a crucial penalty save in the 84th minute by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
The moment that went viral on Tuesday was Morgan’s tea-sipping celebration.
No. 13 on her birthday. In honor of those 13 colonies.
That’s. The. Tea ??????
Go on, @alexmorgan13, what a birthday! pic.twitter.com/Rge0HMMrCk
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 2, 2019
ALEX MORGAN IS THE NEW QUEEN OF ENGLAND THESE ARE THE RULES https://t.co/TtkhClzyBD
— ᵃˡᵉˣᵃⁿᵈᵉʳ (@Blvckedout) July 2, 2019
One of the most notable reactions came from a string of live-tweets from English broadcaster Piers Morgan.
When we win this, I hope every one of our players feigns eating a Big Mac and large fries. https://t.co/nNbZ6QI1mW
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 2, 2019
That’s NOT how you sip tea. https://t.co/GAmQ1urom0
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 2, 2019
It’s bordering on a declaration of war. https://t.co/OTvHg4LfeH
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 2, 2019
Not to be outdone, many Alex Morgan supporters were more than prepared to protect her honor, as well as her name.
Significant Moments in Anglo-American Relations
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2019 Alex Morgan restores all damage Piers Morgan has single handedly done to her surname
?? ??????? ☕️ pic.twitter.com/0AmgCJnTdj— roger bennett (@rogbennett) July 2, 2019
This one’s for you, @piersmorgan. https://t.co/5R7pRPS14U
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) July 2, 2019
Every time Piers Morgan whines, an American angel sips her tea. pic.twitter.com/2glO2yaZHx
— Marie Connor (@thistallawkgirl) July 2, 2019
Morgan responded only by tweeting, “This team is special. Thanks for the bday love. Thanks for the rocking stadium. Thanks for continuing to believe with us. And that’s the tea.”
This team is special. Thanks for the bday love. Thanks for the rocking stadium. Thanks for continuing to believe with us. And that’s the tea.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) July 2, 2019
The USWNT will face the winner of Wednesday’s Sweden vs. Netherlands match in the finals, which is scheduled Sunday at 11 a.m. EST.
