Carli Lloyd's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Carli Lloyd. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

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.

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.

2007: Most Valuable Player at Algarve Cup

In 2007, Carli Lloyd was awarded Most Valuable Player tournament honors at the Algarve Cup after scoring four goals, making her the tournament's top scorer.

2008: Game-winning goal in the Beijing 2008 final against Brazil.

During the Olympic gold medal match against Japan, played at London's Wembley Stadium, Carli Lloyd scored both American goals in the team's 2–1 victory. She is the only player in history to score the game-winning goal in two separate Olympic gold medal matches; her first occurred during the Beijing 2008 final against Brazil.

2008: Game-winning goals in the 2008 Olympics

In 2008, Carli Lloyd scored two goals during the Olympics. She scored the game-winning goal in the team's 1–0 defeat of Japan during the tournament's group stage and another game-winning goal in extra time against Brazil during the final, helping the U.S. win gold.

2008: Named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2008

In 2008, Carli Lloyd was named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year along with Tim Howard. She started in all 35 games she played, tying for the team lead in matches started. Her 2,781 minutes on the pitch ranked third on the team, and her nine goals and nine assists marked her best scoring year on the national team.

2008: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2008, Carli Lloyd won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. women's national soccer team.

2010: 2010 Algarve Cup Championship

At the 2010 Algarve Cup, Carli Lloyd scored the game-opening goal in the final helping the U.S. clinch the championship title after defeating Germany 3–2.

2010: Beating Mexico 4-0 in 2010 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup

The game to win the group and thus play the second place team from Group A occurred between the U.S. and Mexico. The U.S. was previously defeated 2–1 by Mexico during the 2010 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup. This time, the U.S. beat Mexico 4–0 with Carli Lloyd netting her first career hat trick and named player of the match.

2011: 2011 Algarve Cup

At the 2011 Algarve Cup, Carli Lloyd scored three goals including the first goal in the championship match; subsequently named best goal for the tournament. She was also named player of the match for the 2nd time in the tournament, as the team won the cup, marking their eighth title win.

2011: Prepartions for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

In 2011, the U.S. team was making preparations for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and training starting with the Four Nations Tournament. Carli Lloyd scored the lone goal for the U.S. in the opening match loss to Sweden. In the championship match, the U.S. defeated Canada 2–0 with Lloyd scoring the first goal and being named Player of the Match.

2012: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2012, Carli Lloyd won her second Olympic gold medal.

2013: Inducted into Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni

In 2013, Carli Lloyd was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

September 2015: Ranked No. 1 women's player in FIFA 16

In September 2015, Carli Lloyd was ranked by EA Sports as the No. 1 women's player in the FIFA 16 video game.

2015: FIFA Women's World Cup Final Hat-Trick

During the United States’ 5–2 win over Japan in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Carli Lloyd became the first player to score three goals in a FIFA Women's World Cup final. She received the Golden Ball Trophy and the Silver Boot.

2015: Ticker tape parade in New York City

Following the United States' win at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Carli Lloyd and her teammates became the first women's sports team to be honored with a ticker tape parade in New York City. Each player received a key to the city from Mayor Bill de Blasio. In October of the same year, the team was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House.