As a two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, professional soccer powerhouse Carli Lloyd has always thrived under bright lights, thousands of screaming fans, and the pressure to win it all. So when she kicked a 55-yard field goal after a joint Eagles-Ravens practice on Aug. 20, let’s be honest, it was light-work. Her viral video prompted calls from multiple NFL teams, including one that invited the USWNT star to play in their final preseason game.
But if we’re going to make these kind of strides in the landscape of leveling the playing field for women, do it justice.