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USWNT legends, sports world pay tribute to Carli Lloyd for her storied career

“You have raised the standards for all.”

USWNT legends paid tribute on Tuesday as one of their own, Carli Lloyd, appeared in her final international game. It was a 6-0 victory over South Korea, and although Lloyd didn’t score a goal, she described it to USA TODAY Sports as “one of the most special nights I’ve ever had in my life.”

Lloyd has had a storied career alongside storied players, who penned their gratitude to Lloyd for all she had done for the USWNT and U.S. soccer.

Brandi Chastain thanked Lloyd “for sharing your impeccable career full of skill, unapologetic desire and care for the USA crest!”

Mia Hamm, who sits one ahead of Lloyd on the all-time leading goal scorers list, congratulated her on a “historic career.”

“You have raised the standards for all,” she wrote.

Kristine Lilly shared a throwback featuring Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe, congratulating Lloyd on “a great career.”

Heather O’Reilly said Lloyd “earned” the right to enjoy her last game “with grit and focus and FIRE in your soul.”

“Have faith and peace that those around you will carry on that flame now because you showed them how,” she continued. “The team will forever be better because you were on it!”

Lloyd retired from the USWNT as the second-most capped player in team history with 316 appearances (behind Kristine Lilly’s 354). She is best known for showing up on the biggest stage, having scored the game-winning goals in two Olympics and her iconic hat trick in the 2015 World Cup Final.

In addition to some USWNT legends, Lloyd’s teammates, other athletes and the sports world celebrated her illustrious career.

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Watch: Carli Lloyd scores five goals for the United States national team

United States national team star Carli Lloyd, a former Rutgers star, scored five goals in a 9-0 win over Paraguay.

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Carli Lloyd was simply unstoppable on Thursday night, the United States national team midfielder (and former Rutgers soccer star) scored five goals in a rout of Paraguay in Cleveland, OH.

The five goals came in the first match for the women’s national team following their bronze medal in this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. The United States will again play Paraguay on Tuesday at TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati.

Lloyd, who will retire from international soccer at the end of the season, has been a stalwart of the women’s game since she broke through with the national team in 2005. She now has 133 international goals.

And perhaps most impressive for the former Scarlet Knight is that four of the five goals came within the game’s opening 38 minutes. That is an incredible scoring clip.

The United States completely overwhelmed Paraguay, registering a significant shot difference (32:1) as well as shots on goal (15:0). With the performance, Lloyd has scored a team-leading 10 goals in 2021.

‘The culture has never changed’: Carli Lloyd on USWNT’s ability to consistently dominate

Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon connected with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and asked how U.S. Women’s soccer has been able to maintain their dominance over the world. Lloyd also reflected on her legacy with the program.

Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon connected with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and asked how U.S. Women’s soccer has been able to maintain their dominance over the world. Lloyd also reflected on her legacy with the program.

NBA Twitter talk and Olympic gold medalists Carli LLoyd and Gabby Douglas

Sports Seriously: On this week’s show we catch up with Olympic gold medalists Gabby Douglas and Carli Lloyd and we break down all the hottest storylines in the NBA.

Sports Seriously: On this week’s show we catch up with Olympic gold medalists Gabby Douglas and Carli Lloyd and we break down all the hottest storylines in the NBA.

Carli Lloyd on USWNT’s mindset with uncertainty about Olympics: ‘We’re all gearing up for it’

Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon connected with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd to gauge how the team is preparing for the summer games in Tokyo and if there’s any hesitation that they will actually take place.

Sports Seriously: Mackenzie Salmon connected with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd to gauge how the team is preparing for the summer games in Tokyo and if there’s any hesitation that they will actually take place.

Eagles hype video for game vs. Seahawks features Carli Lloyd and Trolls Orlando Scandrick

Eagles hype video for game vs. Seahawks features Carli Lloyd and Trolls Orlando Scandrick

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 24 hours away from a Wild Card matchup with the Seattle Seahawks and the team just released a dope hype video that features USWNT star Carli Lloyd and laughs at Orlando Scandrick.

Lloyd is a huge Eagles fan and during training camp, while the Birds were holding joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, she nailed a 55-yard field goal that prompted offers to try out for NFL clubs.

Scandrick went on FS1 after the Eagles released him and ripped the Eagles, safety Malcolm Jenkins and quarterback Carson following their loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

At the time the Eagles were 3-4 and Scandrick questioned the leadership of the organization while picking the Cowboys to win the NFC East.