Share this Story: Soccer-U.S. soccer great Lloyd calls time on storied careerSoccer-U.S. soccer great Lloyd calls time on storied careerArticle content Two-times Women’s World Cup winner Carli Lloyd, one of the greatest women’s soccer players to ever grace the game, has announced her retirement, U.S. Soccer said on Monday. Try refreshing your browser, or Soccer-U.S. soccer great Lloyd calls time on storied career Back to video “When I first started out with the national team in 2005, my two main goals were to be the most complete soccer player I could be and to help the team win championships,” said Lloyd. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lloyd will also play the remainder of the National Women’s Soccer League 2021 season with NJ/NY Gotham FC before calling time on her professional club career, which has spanned 12 years and six teams. Known for her consistent production throughout her career, Lloyd, who served as U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) captain in the latter part of her career, scored 128 international goals and is tied for fifth on the all-time list.

Source: National Post August 16, 2021 16:30 UTC