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Carli Lloyd: Viral Video of FG Kick Could Be a 'Pioneering Moment for Women'

Carli Lloyd is a two-time World Cup winner and one of the greatest players in the history of women's soccer, so it was no surprise that she booted through a few field goals when she attended a Philadelphia Eagles practice.

But when she made a 55-yarder, people took notice, and the moment went viral.

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.@CarliLloyd from distance. ud83dude80 Love to see it. https://t.co/FW8iZlzGCG

Lloyd told Peter King of Pro Football Talk that she was surprised by the reaction, but felt it could be an important moment for women in sports:

"The texts, the videos, everything going viral.