Overview

• Carli Lloyd was enshrined in the National Soccer Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee, receiving 47 out of 48 votes.
• In her speech, Lloyd apologized to former teammates for her 'emotionless machine' approach, acknowledging the personal toll of her intense focus on success.
• Lloyd reflected on a strained relationship with her family, attributing it to the influence of a trainer she worked with for over a decade.
• The birth of her daughter, Harper, in late 2024 has profoundly changed Lloyd, fostering a newfound sense of presence, vulnerability, and emotional connection.
• Lloyd’s induction highlights her storied career, including two World Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and being twice named FIFA Women’s Player of the Year.