Morgan Gautrat
A technically gifted midfielder whose vision and poise made her a vital, if sometimes understated, engine for the US Women's National Team.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American soccer player·Birthday: February 26·Millennials
Biography
Morgan Gautrat, known for years as Morgan Brian during her early career, arrived as the next great American midfield prospect, winning the Hermann Trophy twice at the University of Virginia. Her game was built on elegance and anticipation, a player who could control tempo and unlock defenses with a single pass. Stepping into the powerhouse USWNT, she faced the immense challenge of filling a creative void, a role she handled with quiet competence. Her contributions were crucial during the team's 2015 and 2019 World Cup triumphs, where her ability to connect lines and maintain possession proved invaluable in high-stakes matches. While injuries later impacted her consistency at the international level, her club journey through Chicago, Houston, and Europe has showcased a resilient and intelligent footballer whose understanding of the game remains sharp.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Morgan was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Morgan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Morgan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup titles with the United States in 2015 and 2019.
- Became the first two-time winner of the Hermann Trophy in 2013 and 2014 while at the University of Virginia.
- Was the number one overall pick in the 2015 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash.
Did You Know?
She married Chicago Bears long snapper Patrick Scales in 2022, changing her last name from Brian to Gautrat.
She played varsity soccer as an eighth-grader at St. John's Country Day School in Florida.
She is an avid fan of the TV show 'Friends' and has referenced it in interviews.
“I've always been a player that tries to make the players around me better.”
