Carli Lloyd: Biography, Facts and Career

Carli Anne Hollins (née Lloyd; born July 16, 1982) is an American former professional soccer player. She won the 2015 and 2019 editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup with the United States, finished second at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and scored the gold medal-winning goals in the finals of the 2008 Olympics and the 2012 Olympics. She also won the bronze medal with the U.S. at the 2020 Olympics. She was named FIFA Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016. Lloyd made 316 appearances for the U.S. national team, placing her second in caps. She ranks third in goals and fifth in assists for the team. During the United States' 5–2 win over Japan in the 2015 Women's World Cup Final, Lloyd became the first player in history to score three goals in a Women's World Cup final and the second player of any gender to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. At the conclusion of the tournament, she received the Golden Ball, the Silver Boot and the Best Goal awards. During her club career, Lloyd played for the Chicago Red Stars, Sky Blue FC and the Atlanta Beat in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league. In the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), she won the league championship with the Western New York Flash, and also played for the Houston Dash and Gotham FC. In 2019, Lloyd was the highest paid female soccer player in the world. Her memoir, When Nobody Was Watching, was published in 2016.

Quick facts about Carli Lloyd

• Full name: Carli Lloyd
• Born: 1982-07-16
• Nationality: United States
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q445344

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