It's hard to find a better example of ice hockey than the old guard against the young guns. Carli Lloyd is 39 and a member in the U.S.'s "oldguard". The old guard features some of today's best players. The women's ice skating team has its issues, too.
OL Reign vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
OL Reign - After a victory over Louisville, the Red Devils were a strong contender to make it to the playoffs for the Women's National Team competition. But the OL Reign have already missed a few matches due to injuries. Imani Dowsey suffered a head injury when playing in a friendly against Kansas City. Dorsey will likely be out for the OL Reign's final game on Sunday.
OL Lloyd vs. Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd (OL) and Carli OL have played together for over 300 games. In each case, the former scored more goals. In March, she was named the top-paid women soccer player worldwide and hopes to win a Tokyo 2020 gold medal. Carli Lloyd became first woman to score 3 goals in a FIFA World Cup Final.
Carli Lloyd sets an olympic mark
The U.S. women’s National Team is striving to break many player records in Tokyo 2020. The 30-year-old has already become the oldest player to score in an Olympic final, and she is also one of the oldest players to score in a game. Lloyd also made 16 Olympic appearances, compared to Christie Pearce’s 22, She can be the Games' leading scorer for as long she plays every U.S.-team game.
Carli Lloyd's career statistics
Here are some facts about Carli Hollyins's professional career. Former soccer player, Hollins is a two-time Olympic gold-medalist and four times Olympian. She has been awarded two FIFA Women's World Cup titles as well as being named FIFA Player-of-the Year twice. Here are her career stats. You can also find out about her other achievements, such as the FIFA Women's World Cup or World Championship.
Carli Lloyd's retirement from the U.S. women's national team
The U.S. Women's National Team announced this week that the team's captain had resigned. The USWNT is deeply saddened by the news. Carli Lloyd, who has been with the team 15 years, played in five World Cups and won three. She will be greatly missed but she will not go unnoticed. She was married in November 2016 shortly after the Olympics. Brian Hollins is her remarried. In the 66th minute, she was replaced by a South Korean player in a friendly match. When she took off her cleats, and the jersey bearing her husband's names, there was a standing ovation.