Chicago Red Stars' Michele Vasconcelos kicks the ball as Washington Spirit forward Jordan Dibiasi, right, defends during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium, Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.