A two-time NSCAA All-American and four-time NSCAA All-Region student-athlete, Carli Lloyd's overwhelming success as a Scarlet Knight in 2001-04 remains a strong root of the women's soccer program. The Delran, New Jersey, native's name is etched at No. 1 all-time in the Rutgers career record books in points (117) and goals (50), and is second in game-winners (15) and shots (295). The 2004 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year also holds single-season records for points (37) and goals (15), and is second in game-winners (six).
Prior to her international heroics for the U.S. Women's National Team, Lloyd began her storied career by guiding the Scarlet Knights to the Sweet Sixteen in what was the program's second-ever NCAA Tournament bid in 2001. As a freshman, Lloyd led Rutgers in shots (78), goals (15), and points (37), setting the precedent for her next three seasons "On the Banks." Her standout play helped RU to another NCAA bid in 2003, when Lloyd notched 13 goals and 28 points. Since then, the program has gone on to gain national exposure as a perennial contender, competing in eight of the last 10 NCAA Tournaments.
Lloyd stands as the WNT's all-time leading scorer midfielder, scoring numerous notable goals for the US, including at the 2008 Olympics when she scored the game-winner in the gold medal match victory vs. Brazil and at the 2012 London Olympics when she scored twice in the 2-1 gold medal victory vs. Japan, and her famous hat trick in the 2015 World Cup Championship win over Japan. Among a long list of accolades, Lloyd added back-to-back FIFA Women's World Player of the Year awards in 2015 and 2016, making her only the second American and fourth female player to accomplish the feat. This season, Lloyd recorded her 100th international goal, becoming just the sixth USWNT player in history to do so.
In addition to playing with the USWNT, Lloyd also plays professionally in the NWSL for New Jersey based Sky Blue FC.
