US soccer star Alex Morgan 'disappointed' by Olympics snub: 'Close to my heart'

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American soccer star Alex Morgan was left off the Olympic roster in a shocking decision announced Wednesday.

Morgan, who will turn 35 next week, responded to the news on social media, saying she was "disappointed" by the outcome. 

Alex Morgan of the U.S. women's team celebrates the championship with a medal during a World Cup match against Holland at the Stade de Lyon on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France. (Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

"Today, I’m disappointed about not having the opportunity to represent our country on the Olympic stage. This will always be a tournament that is close to my heart and I take immense pride any time I put on the crest," she wrote in a post on X. 

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"In less than a month, I look forward to supporting this team and cheering them on alongside the rest of our country. LFG"

The 18-player roster was announced Wednesday and will include eight players who participated in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Team USA earned the bronze medal, finishing behind Canada and Sweden. 

It also includes 10 players from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup team. 

Alex Morgan of the U.S. celebrates her side's second goal during a 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France semifinal match against England at Stade de Lyon July 2, 2019, in Lyon, France. (Naomi Baker/FIFA via Getty Images)

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"Making an Olympic roster is a huge privilege and an honor, and there is no denying that it was an extremely competitive process among the players and that there were difficult choices, especially