Alex Morgan Hopes to 'Get Back on the Field' for 2020 Olympics Just Months After Giving Birth

The next year is bound to be a big one for soccer starAlex Morgan. Afterexclusively announcing her pregnancy to PEOPLE in October, Morgan says she plans on competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July, just months after her daughter’s expected due date in April. The 30-year-oldOrlando Prideand U.S. women’s national soccer team forward told the outlet that she believes she can quickly return to Olympic-level condition in time for the games.

Alex Morgan Is 'Not Planning' to Retire After USWNT's 'Devastating' World Cup Defeat

Alex Morganwas emotional after the USWNT’s loss in the World Cup, but the soccer superstar said she’s not planning to retire after the exit.Speaking toESPNafter the match, which Sweden won on penalty kicks, Morgan, 34, said the loss is “really hard to swallow” and will “take a while” for her to “process” in the coming days.“I’m not planning to hang up my boots anytime soon now,” she responded when the outlet asked her what her future in soccer holds.

Alex Morgan Is Joined by Daughter Charlie, 3, in New Zealand at Women's World Cup: 'My Heart Is Full'

Photo:alexmorgan13/Instagram alexmorgan13/Instagram Alex Morganhas some special fans in New Zealand cheering her on.The co-captain of the United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT), 34, celebrated on Instagram asdaughter Charlie, 3, and soccer player husbandServando Carrasco, touched down to join her as she competes in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.“She made it, and my heart is full,” she captioned photos and videos from their time together since Charlie’s arrival.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Alex Morgan Is Sharing Her 'Really Authentic' Daily Olympic Workouts That 'Cater to Everyone'

Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Alex Morganis sharing her fitness secrets! In planning the workouts, the most important factor for Morgan was making sure it was accessible for anyone — not just an Olympian. “It was really exciting for me for the very first time to kind of open up to people and share my workouts with them and create something that was really authentic to who I am and what I actually do,” Morgan, 31, tells PEOPLE.

Alex Morgan Not Ready to Retire Like Teammate Megan Rapinoe: 'My Body Feels Good' (Exclusive)

USWNT Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan teammates celebrating their win at the 2019 World Cup.Photo:Alessandra Tarantino/APAlex Morganisn’t kicking herself out of the sport just yet.The soccer superstar, who is currently down under getting ready to take on her fourth World Cup — and hopefully her third win in a row, says thatunlike her longtime teammate Megan Rapinoe, she’s not announcing her retirement anytime soon.“Right now I’m taking it one season at a time,“Morgan, 34, tells PEOPLEin this week’s issue.