Early Life and Education of Carli Lloyd: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 6, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carli Lloyd. A timeline of key moments.

Carli Lloyd is a highly decorated American former professional soccer player, renowned for her exceptional achievements on both the Olympic and World Cup stages. A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012) and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion (2015, 2019), she also earned two FIFA Player of the Year awards. Representing the U.S. in 316 matches, the second-most in USWNT history, Lloyd ranks among the team's top scorers and assist providers. She played her last international match on October 26, 2021, and retired from professional soccer at the end of the 2021 NJ/NY Gotham FC season.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 16, 1982: Carli Lloyd's Birth

On July 16, 1982, Carli Anne Hollins (née Lloyd) was born. She later became an American professional soccer player.

1997: Attends Delran High School

In 1997, Carli Lloyd began attending Delran High School where she played soccer under Rudy Klobach.

1999: Inspiration from 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

In 1999, Carli Lloyd attended the opening U.S. match of the FIFA Women's World Cup, inspiring her to play for the national team.

1999: Girls' High School Player of the Year

In 1999, Carli Lloyd was named Girls' High School Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer. She was also named to the Star-Ledger All-State First Team and received Parade All-American honors.

2000: High School Achievements

In 2000, during her senior year at Delran High School, Carli Lloyd scored 26 goals and served eight assists. She was named the Courier-Post Player of the Year and the South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association (SJSCA) Midfielder of the Year.

2001: Attends Rutgers University

In 2001, Carli Lloyd began attending Rutgers University and played for the Scarlet Knights women's soccer team.

2004: All-Big East First Team

In 2004, Carli Lloyd was named First-Team All-Big East for the fourth straight year.

2004: Big East Midfielder of the Year

In 2004, Carli Lloyd was named the Big East Midfielder of the Year and earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in Exercise Science and Sport Studies.