Forbes Magazine recently released its 30 Under 30 List, which highlights “The Sports World’s Brightest Stars” under the age of 30. Some very high profile athletes are featured on the list for their athletic achievements: 2014 National League MVP Clayton Kershaw and Super Bowl Champion Joe Flacco, while some of the best men’s soccer players in the world also made the list including Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemyar.
Of the 30 people named to the list there are seven are women and one of those is Thorns FC’s Alex Morgan. Four of the seven are professional athletes along with Morgan: WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Maya Moore, X Games snowboard champion Jamie Anderson and professional golfer Inbee Parker.
Also, on the list are some very, talented young minds in front offices and in the business world of sports. To check out the complete list, click here.
Club
Thorns FC's Alex Morgan on Forbes' brightest stars list for 30 Under 30 | The Backcut


Get the Breakaway Pass
All the savings for all the games! This is your ticket to every remaining Timbers home game in 2025!
-
7:30
"We couldn't take advantage, especially being a man up" | Mosquera talks about match with San Jose
-
4:07
"We got the goal and we forgot to see the game out" | Van den Bergh discusses draw with San Jose
-
7:25
HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes | June 13, 2025
-
RECAP | Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes play to 1-1 draw
-
1:22
GOAL | Juan Mosquera scores against San Jose via slick build up
-
1:05
Timbers fan Matt Newman and the embodiment of The Spirit of 75
-
Portland Timbers celebrate Academy's Class of 2025