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Carli Anne Hollins 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…
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sports · American soccer player (born 1982) · association football player · also Carli Lloyd, Carli Anne Lloyd, Carli Anne Lloyd Hollins, Lloyd
Born 16 July 1982 · Q445344
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“I wasn’t able to express myself.”
“He’ll tell me, ‘Good job, blah blah blah – but that game’s over. Now, focus on the next one.’”
“I want to have a legacy. I want to have people remember me and let my play do the talking.”
“I have to take the team on my shoulders and grind it out.”
“original time frame. So what took so long? The question is inherently flawed in Lloyd”
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Carli Lloyd | Biography, Olympics, & Facts
Public attention spiked: 12,805 Wikipedia readers in one day, 22.7× the usual 565, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Personal life
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Public attention spiked: 6,237 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11× the usual 565, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 5,417 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.6× the usual 565, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Carli Lloyd unmoved following Christian Pulisic injury reveal: ‘I don’t owe anyone an apology’” (Yahoo! Sports).
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Yahoo! Sports: Carli Lloyd unmoved following Christian Pulisic injury reveal: ‘I don’t owe anyone an apology’
Yahoo! Sports: Carli Lloyd annihilates Christian Pulisic with 9-word critique after USA's World Cup-ending loss
Public attention spiked: 29,392 Wikipedia readers in one day, 52.1× the usual 565, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Carli Lloyd annihilates Christian Pulisic with 9-word critique after USA's World Cup-ending loss” (Yahoo! Sports).
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Public attention spiked: 36,676 Wikipedia readers in one day, 65× the usual 565, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: Personal life second baby
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Public attention spiked: 24,699 Wikipedia readers in one day, 43.8× the usual 565, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: summarizing the impact of her performance in the global history of football.
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Awarded National Soccer Hall of Fame (2025).
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Won: National Soccer Hall of Fame with IFFHS CONCACAF Women's Team of the Decade 2011–2020 (2025).
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Lloyd gave birth to a girl, and the couple are expecting their second child in September 2026
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New York Post: US soccer great Carli Lloyd announces pregnancy after ‘rollercoaster’ journey
Hartford Courant: Retired U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces she and her husband are expecting baby in October
nytimes.com: USWNT legend Carli Lloyd pregnant with her first child, details ‘indescribable roller coaster’ IVF journey
People: USWNT Alum Carli Lloyd Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby After Difficult Fertility Journey: 'Truly a Miracle'
New York Post: Carli Lloyd ‘had enough’ of USWNT kneeling at Olympics
Awful Announcing: Carli Lloyd defends harsh USWNT criticism: ‘I was the only one brave enough to say it.’
The Guardian: Carli Lloyd walks back criticism of USWNT after backlash
Co-conducted the draws for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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The Guardian: Carli Lloyd scores five goals as USA women hammer eight past Paraguay
The Guardian: The secret to Carli Lloyd’s brilliant career? Her magnificent fury
The Guardian: USA Soccer great Carli Lloyd announces retirement
Won: Olympic Bronze Medal with United States (2021).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2021).
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Won: SheBelieves Cup with United States (2021).
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The Guardian: Carli Lloyd scores after 24 seconds as USWNT ease past Jamaica
Lloyd appeared in her 300th international game, a friendly match against Sweden
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Published video “First touch pass”.
Published video “First touch”.
Published video “Dribbling”.
Published video “Soccer Tennis”.
Published video “Carli Lloyd CL10 Skills Clinic November 7, 2020”.
Won: SheBelieves Cup with United States (2020).
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Won: CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with United States (2020).
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The Guardian: Carli Lloyd hits again as imperious USA overwhelm Costa Rica in 2019 finale
The Guardian: Carli Lloyd says she hit 'rock bottom' during last World Cup cycle
The Guardian: Carli Lloyd received offer to kick in NFL preseason game, trainer says
The Guardian: Will Carli Lloyd open the door for the NFL's first female player?
The Guardian: World Cup winner Carli Lloyd nails 55-yard field goal at NFL practice – video
The Guardian: Carli Lloyd deserves 'honest tryout' after drilling 55-yard field goal at NFL practice
Won: FIFA Women's World Cup with United States (2019).
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The Guardian: Carli Lloyd faces the end armed with her most valuable weapon: anger
Lloyd was the highest paid female soccer player in the world
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The Guardian: Carli Lloyd at the death: Ten years on from the USWNT's most improbable win
Won: CONCACAF Women's Championship with United States (2018).
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Won: Tournament of Nations with United States (2018).
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Won: Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame with No.1 all-time in points (117) and goals (50) (2018).
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Won award: NWSL Second XI (2018).
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Won: SheBelieves Cup with United States (2018).
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Including the only goal in a 1–0 victory over the Orlando Pride, which was Sky Blue's sole win of the season
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Played for Gotham FC (2018–2021).
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Won: FA Women's Cup with Manchester City (2016–17).
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Awarded New Jersey Hall of Fame (2017).
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Won award: New Jersey Hall of Fame (2017).
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The Guardian: Women’s FA Cup final: Carli Lloyd strikes as Manchester City beat Birmingham
Joined Manchester City WFC in 2017.
Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2016).
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Won award: The Best FIFA Women's Player (2016).
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Awarded The Best FIFA Women's Player (2016).
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Won: CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with United States (2016).
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Won: SheBelieves Cup with United States (2016).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist (2016).
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Published video “Ticker Tape Parade”.
Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2015).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2015).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year (2015).
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Won: FIFA Women's World Cup with United States (2015).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Best Woman Playmaker (2015).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist (2015).
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Won award: NWSL Second XI (2015).
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Awarded FIFA World Player of the Year (2015).
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Won National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month (2015).
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Won award: NWSL Player of the Month (July 2015).
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Won award: Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year Team Sport Award (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Women's World Cup Goal of the Tournament (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Women's World Cup Dream Team (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Women's World Cup Silver Boot (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Ball (2015).
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Won award: CONCACAF Goal of the Year (2015).
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Won award: CONCACAF Women's Player of the Year (2015).
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Won award: FIFA Puskás Award Nominee (2015).
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Played for Houston Dash (2015–2016).
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Joined Houston Dash in 2015.
Lloyd was traded to the Houston Dash in exchange for Becky Edwards, Whitney Engen and a third-round pick in the 2016 NWSL College Draft
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Won award: NWSL Second XI (2014).
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Won award: NWSL Player of the Week (July 2014).
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Won: CONCACAF Women's Championship with United States (2014).
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Published video “USWNT Road to Gold 2012”.
Won the Algarve Cup with USA Women (2013).
Won: NWSL Shield with Western New York Flash (2013).
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Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2013).
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Won award: NWSL Player of the Week (July 2013).
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Joined Western New York Flash in 2013.
Played for Western New York Flash (2013–2014) — 34 appearances, 16 goals.
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Was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni
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Published video “Carli Lloyd U.S. National Team Highlight Video”.
Won: CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with United States (2012).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year Shortlist (2012).
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Won: Olympic Gold Medal with United States (2012).
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Appeared in an ESPN feature called Title IX is Mine: USWNT
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Won the Algarve Cup with USA Women (2011).
Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2011).
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Played for Atlanta Beat (2011–2011) — 10 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won the Algarve Cup with USA Women (2010).
Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2010).
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Joined Sky Blue FC in 2010.
Played for Gotham FC (2010–2010) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Chicago Stars FC (2009–2009) — 16 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined Chicago Red Stars in 2009.
Won the Algarve Cup with USA Women (2008).
Won: CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament with United States (2008).
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Won: Olympic Gold Medal with United States (2008).
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Won award: U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year (2008).
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Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2008).
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Lloyd signed with the Chicago Red Stars of the newly launched Women's Professional Soccer league
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Won the Algarve Cup with USA Women (2007).
Won award: Algarve Cup Most Valuable Player (2007).
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Won: Algarve Cup with United States (2007).
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Played for United States women's national soccer team (2005–2021).
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Won: Big East Midfielder of the Year with Big East Rookie of the Year (2004).
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Played for New Jersey Wildcats (2004–2004) — 1 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for United States women's national under-23 soccer team (2002–2005).
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Played for Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's soccer (2001–2004).
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Played for South Jersey Banshees (2001–2001) — 10 appearances.
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Played for New Brunswick Power (2000–2000).
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Was named the Courier-Post Player of the Year and the South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association (SJSCA) Midfielder of the Year
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Born 1982-07-16.
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