Get prepared for another Lloyd in the U.S. women’s national team, folks.
USWNT legend Carli Lloyd, two-time FIFA World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, recently took to social media to share the first photos of her newborn.
The Instagram post, filled with heartwarming photos and a heartfelt caption, marks a special chapter in Lloyd’s life as she continues to transition from her legendary soccer career to now motherhood.
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Lloyd shared the first set of photos of her newborn, Harper Anne, in the hospital, receiving an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans, fellow athletes and celebrities alike.
Carli Lloyd shares first photos of her newborn: It's a girl!
In her post, Lloyd expressed gratitude and excitement for her new role as a mother, calling it the hardest thing she’s ever endured.
“So very grateful for this amazing blessing in our lives. By far the hardest thing I have ever endured but the best thing I’ve ever done!
“We just can’t get enough of this little peanut. We love love you so much and will do our best to give you the tools necessary in life to be a good human being!” she wrote.
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Another fantastic ‘goal’ for the Lloyd family.
Lloyd, who retired from professional soccer in 2021, has remained active as a role model and advocate for the next generation of women athletes as she continues to be involved in the world of soccer. She most recently appeared as an analyst for Fox Sports in their coverage for the Euro and Copa América last summer — making headlines after a bold statement on Christian Pulisic and Lionel Messi.
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Now, as she embraces motherhood, her fans are eager to follow this next chapter of her life, which will probably entail guiding her daughter Harper inside a soccer field or two. Another Lloyd in the USWNT never hurt anybody, you know.
