2015, 2019
World Cup Titles
2008, 2012
Olympic Gold Medalist
Home States
New Jersey
In 2015, Carli Lloyd saved her best for the last game in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final against Japan. After being blanked in the three group stage matches, she struck for a goal in each of the first three knockout round games. Then came the historic hat-trick against Japan, which included that audacious 55-yard chip shot from the halfway line that surprised goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori. Not only had Lloyd recorded a hat-trick for the U.S. Women’s National Team in a 5-2 triumph over defending champion Japan, but she also completed the feat during an incredible 13-minute span in the opening 16 minutes of the game.
Lloyd earned the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and the Silver Boot as the No. 2 goal-scorer, the signature moment of a career that boasted countless big moments.
When the Medford, N.J., native decided to hang up her boots, Lloyd had played for two Women’s World Cup championship teams (2015, 2019), two Olympic gold medal winning sides (2008, 2012), and she also had earned a bronze medal (2020). She fired home 134 goals and added 64 assists in 316 appearances, second only to Kristine Lilly's 354 matches, during a 17-year international career.
She was named the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017.