When Alex Morgan began playing soccer at age five, she was just a little kid who loved to run; and she was always the fastest on the field. But by the time Alex was eight years old, she had made up her mind: She was going to be a professional soccer player. Alex has been setting big goals and achieving them ever since. Play with the US Women's National Team? Check. Score a goal in the World Cup? Check. Lead the US to Olympic gold? Check. And Alex is just getting started. From Alex's beginnings as a driven tomboy from California to her role in the 2015 Women's World Cup, she shares what made her who she is today; a role model, a champion, and the new face of US women's soccer. -- Provided by publisher, taken from cover.