Vs Brazil(Final) In what was expected to be one of the most anticipated finals in Women’s Olympic history the USA has gone on to win the Olympic Gold. After an outstanding performance in goal by Hope Solo and a sound team defensive game in front of her the USA came out winners with a 1-0 victory that came in the 95th minute from Carli Lloyd. The goal Carli’s second at the Olympics and her biggest thus far in her career will go down as one of the finest moments in USA women’s soccer history. Congratulations to the USA women’s national team on a miracle performance.                                        Vs Japan(Semi Final) In a game that was expected to be tight the USA ran off winners with a convincing 4-2 win. The USA played exceptional football as they created chance after chance. “We are gaining confidence and we are finding ways to score” said Carli. In the Gold game the USA will face favorites Brazil in what is expected to be a huge game. If the USA can continue to play as a unit the could take home the gold.   Vs Canada(Quarter Final) Another rough encounter against Canada. The USA came out with nice rythum and created multiple chances and went 1-0 up before the game was inerupted by thunderstorms. The skies cleared up and the teams came out only to see Canada respond to make it 1-1. The game went into overtime before Angela Hucles? Scored the winner latching on to a O’Rielly cross.   Vs New Zealand USA completely dominated the game. Playing good soccer and scoring from 3 different players. In midfield Carli has a solid game anchoring the midfield. “We are starting to play good soccer and the four goals will help our confidence”. The USA faces Canada next in a game that is expected to be physical.    USA vs Japan Carli Lloyd scored the lone goal as USA beat Japan in their second game of the Beijing Olympics. In the 27th minute Carli met a cross from Stephanie Lopez to half volley a powerful shot past the Japanese goalkeeper.”It felt good to score for the team. I feel that the goal helped us relax and gave us confidence”. Carli said. “the more we play together the better we are getting. Te next game is a must win and I am confident we will stay focused”.  The USA controlled most of the play as they continue to improve in possession and team play. Next the USA will take on New Zealand.  A win against the Kiwis will see them advance to the next phase.   USA vs Norway In the first game of the Olympics the USA lost 2-0 to Norway. After a disastrous start were the USA conceded both goals in 4 minutes.  The USA regrouped and piled on pressure for most of the game but was unable to break through an organized Norwegian side. The USA now faces Japan in the next game at 5am et on Saturday August 9.

Olympic Departure Carli and the USA Womens National Team have departed for the Olympics. The USA still unbeaten since Pia’s appointment will have a difficult task ahead of them with the loss of powerhouse striker Abby Wambach. "I am ready to play. Its unfortunate about Abby and now we all need to give that extra effort. I am confident that we will be hard to beat. My coaches and teamates are fantastic. Together we will give 100% and we’ll see what happens. Said Carli. All games will be shown live. For more information Click Here. July Universal student Carli Lloyd completed a short and successful tour of Norway and Sweden with the USA WNT.  The USA beat Norway in the first game convincingly with a 4-0 win. Carli scored the second of the game latching on to a cross from Kai to strike her left footed shot into goal. In the second game against Sweden, the USA won again thanks to another goal by Universal student Carli. The goal came from a corner kick which Carli  played short to Lindsay Tarpley before getting it right back, dribbling through a crowd of defenders in the penalty area and hitting a shot that deflected off a player, finding the back of the net in the 41st minute. Once again “Pia’s Girls” continue to improve with every game.   June 23rd Coach Pia Sundhage names Universal student Carli Lloyd to US Olympic Team. Carli is one of 18 players selected and will be her first Olympic Games. The team will leave for Europe on Friday to play two exhibition games, one in Sweden and one in Norway. Before departing for China, the United States will play Brazil twice, on July 13 in Commerce City, Colo., and on July 16 in San Diego.The USA will open play at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 6 against Norway in Qinhuangdao, China. The USA will then face Japan on Aug. 9, also in Qinhuangdao, before finishing Group G play against New Zealand on Aug. 12 in Shenyang. May 10th Carli and the WNT beat  Canada 6-0.  The game was a tremendous team effort, and Carli had a goal and an assist. Abby had 3 assists, Tarpley scored a goal, Natasha scored a hat trick and Leslie added the last goal.  Everyone contributed in this win over Canada.   Pia and the coaching staff are doing a fantastic job working with the team. Carli is home for a week and then back to  the National Team for a 2 week camp in LA.  April 26th Carli Lloyd was the star of a 3-2 win over Australia. Carli scored the winner in the 91st minute as the USA clinched another win with a solid display of football in wet conditions. After an outstanding display in midfield Carli set up the first goal with a precise through ball that found Natasha Kai. Abby Wambach scored the second. The never say die attitude of the Aussies saw them came back to tie the game late in the game before Carli headed in the winner at the back post. “I feel really good. We have been working on our fitness at training and it’s starting to pay off for me. I’m just trying to help my team win every game” said Carli. The USA WNT will play Australia again next week in Alabama. See the highlights.

April 13 The USA WNT is crowned CONCACAF champions again. After a scoreless full 90, the USA scored in the second period of extra time by Universal student Carli Lloyd off a driven free kick just outside the box.  “It finally came’ said Carli. “I have taken a lot of free kicks recently and it has slowly gotten better. Now I hope I can move on and score frequently” The USA’s lead was taken away with just 2 minutes to go to by the Canadians, forcing the game into a penalty shootout. The USA went on to win and retain the CONCACAF Cup and win a spot at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.   Carli returns home today(April 13) and will rest up before beginning a short training cycle at Universal were she fill focus on all her free kicks and corners. Please check our schedule link for the exact training times.    April 10th The USA WNT seals spot in the Beijing Olympics with another win this time over a stubborn and proud Costa Rican side. The USA scored all three of its goals in the second half. Universal Student Carli Lloyd had another outstanding game in midfield. “yeah we are happy. We are going to the Olympics” said Carli. The game was played in weird weather conditions as a sand storm was lurking throughout the game.”It was hard to see during some periods of the game”. We finished the game and we all had sand all over us” This is a proud moment for Carli as she looks set to participate in her first Olympics. We are all very proud of Carli and the USA WNT.  Carli and the WNT  will face Canada in the CONCACAF Finals, April 12 at 9:30PM EST.     April 6th The USA WNT won their crucial Olympic qualifying game against host Mexico. In front of a sellout crowd, the WNT put on another exceptional performance to score three first half goals. Universal Student Carli Lloyd had another fine game in the midfield as she helped her team win convincingly 3- 1. Carli won the ball in the 31st minute and played a precise long ball to Heather O’Rielly who crossed the ball to Natasha Kai to score her first of two goals. Abby Wambach scored the second in the 32nd minute before Kai sealed the win in the 45th minute.  “We keep getting better” Carli said. “At the end of the game we were forced to play possession to assure that Mexico doesn’t have the ball and we did a great job of holding it for long periods”.  U.S. WNT is set to face Costa Rica at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 9, for an Olympic Berth.   April 5th The USA WNT started their Olympic Qualifying Campaign with an easy 6-0 win against an improving Jamaica. Carli scored her 12th career goal in the 16th minute. “Abby cut the ball back and I slotted it in” said Carli. Coach Pia Sundhage made the maximum three substitutions when she replaced Lloyd, Rampone and Wambach. “I knew I wasn’t going to play the full game prior to the game. Pia wants us ready for our next game against Mexico” said Carli. The WNT will now play against hosts Mexico in 2 Days(April 6th) .The game can be followed on USSOOCER.COM

Mar 24    Carli is back in Camp with the WNT. After a serious of fitness tests the team will focus on qualifying for the Olympics. Before playing a 2 games serious of games against the Australian National Team (Matildas as their known Down Under).    2008 U.S. Women’s National Team Upcoming Schedule Date Opponent Location Kickoff (ET) April 4 Jamaica* Ciudad Juarez, Mexico 10:30 p.m. April 6 Mexico* Ciudad Juarez, Mexico 4:30 p.m. April 9 Semifinal Ciudad Juarez, Mexico TBD April 12 Final-Canada Ciudad Juarez, Mexico 9:30 p.m. April 27 Australia Cary, N.C. 7 p.m. May 3 Australia Birmingham, Ala. 5 p.m.

Mar 13 The USA Women’s National Team won the Algarve Cup yesterday. Playing in windy conditions, the WNT beat Denmark 2-1 in another quality performance from the team. Carli slightly strained her hamstring, and was substituted early as a precautionary measure. "I wasn’t running right" said Carli. Carli now returns home to relax, heal and prepare for the WNT Olympic qualifiers.   Mar 11 USA advances to the final of the Algarve Cup again. The USA was challenged in the first half before breaking the deadlock and then going on to a win the game convincingly 4-0. The USA also beat Italy on Monday in a tough encounter to go 3-0 in the group phase. Now they will face Denmark in the final. The match kicks off on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. local / 9:15 a.m. ET and fans can follow along as the action happens on ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker located on the home page.   To view videos of the USA National team go to studio 90 on the right hand side of the home page of ussoccer.com.     Mar 5 USA Women’s National Team won its first game this morning 8:45 am ET, beating China 4-0. The team played an outstanding game and Universal student Carli Lloyd called us after the game to share the great news from Portugal. “this was definitely the best game I have ever played in the USA jersey, I have been working hard to play the way my coaches want me to play and its finally all coming together” . The USA played an exceptional brand of soccer on their way to beating China by the biggest margin ever between the two teams. Carli had a goal and an assist in the game. “I chipped the ball to Tarp and she put it away” and your goal? “it was nice ball movement from the team and Tash played me a ball and I dribbled past 3 players and shot low and hard and it went in far post”. Another outstanding performance from Pia’s gang as they seem to be getting better with every game.   Next game is against Italy. For all information on the upcoming games visit www.ussoccer.com. All games can be followed through Matchtracker.   Feb 11th Carli got to meet David Beckham today. Beckham was getting out of his car at the Home Depot Center as Carli and other WNT members saw the free kick specialist. "the girls went up to him so I followed" Carli said. "He is really as good looking in real life as he is in ads" Carli added. Carli has been in a special training camp with the WNT where she has been working hard doing double sessions almost daily. Feb 4th Two days into camp Carli is progressing nicely under Pia’s tutelage and training methods. "I love the training. I look forward to it" said Carli. Thus far Carli has played multiple positions for the team as she is learning a new way of playing. "We are possessing the ball more now. Settling the play down and then attacking with patience and speed" said Carli.   Carli returns to the Academy on Feb 21st before reuniting with her team for for her her flight to Portugal to compete in the Algarve Cup.  At last years Algarve Cup Carli helped  the USA win this prestigious tournament as Carli went on to win MVP and Top Goal Scorer. "I’m not thinking about anything but to help my team win. Whoever wins the individual trophies doesn’t really matter. Its who wins the championship. You cant do it on your own. You need support"  said Carli.   Carli wil spend time at the Academy working all her dead ball skills and refining her advanced skills. Universal students will have the opportunity to workout with Carli again as she will be attending most Universal Classes.  Jan 27th Carli Lloyd is home from her recent journey. After spending 49 days living out of a suitcase Carli finally came home on an overnight flight at 7:30 AM Sunday (27th). Being such a “soccer junkie” that she is. She made it to the Senior Skillfest Program before working personally on her fitness with Universal Staff. Carli’s physical conditioning looks to be outstanding at this moment and she is ready for the next phase of training with the Womens National Team.   Tomorrow night Monday 18th in Cherry Hill, NJ, Carli will be honored by the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association. Carli will accept the Philadelphia SportsWriters’ Association’s prestigious Native Son/Daughter Award. This is a big honor for her and we are all very proud of her. She works hard.   Carli Lloyd was also featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer this weekend. Sam Carchidi writes a nice story about Carli and her continuous rise to success.     Tickets for tomorrow’s banquet - cocktails start at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. - are available at www.pswa.org, or by calling 609-702-7473

Jan 20th USA Womens National team won their first championship under new coach Pia Sundhage. In a scrappy game the USA won the game in the 77th minute, when Shannon Boxx headed in a fine header to give the USA the lead and victory. Carli again had a solid game and was very pleased with her overall performance at the Four Nations Cup. 2008 Four Nations Tournament Awards Best Player:  Heather O’Reilly (USA) Top Scorer:   Lindsay Tarpley (USA) Best Goalkeeper:  Zhang Yanru (China) Best Coach:   Pia Sundhage (USA) Fair Play Award:  USA Jan18th Carli Lloyd played an outstanding overnight as the USA Womens National team beat Finland 4-1 in the Four Nations Cup in China. Carli played a different role last night in the midfield as she linked passes and defended rigorously to help the team dominate and win the game.   Jan 15th After working hard before and during camp, Carli played and started the game against Canada overnight. Carli thought she had a solid game but was more happy that the team won. The USA dominated most of the game as they clinched a 4-0 WIN.

Jan 14th Carli is currently in China with the Womens National Team ready to play in the Four Nations Cup. The team has been training and Carli loves the training environment that Pia is creating. "I look forward to training. It has been more then great". said Carli. After a vigorous Australian training trip Carli went into camp prepared and hopes her hard work will pay off with a starting spot in the line up to face Canada in the first game.  2008 Four Nations Tournament Schedule Date         Match-Up                      City                         Kickoff / ET Jan. 16    USA vs. Canada          Foshan, China    1:00 p.m. / 12 a.m. Jan. 16    China vs. Finland        Foshan, China    4:30 p.m. / 3:30 a.m. Jan. 18    Finland vs. USA           Foshan, China    2 p.m. / 1 a.m. Jan. 18    China vs. Canada       Foshan, China    4:30 p.m. / 3:30 a.m. Jan. 20    Canada vs. Finland     Foshan, China    1 p.m. / 12 a.m. Jan. 20    USA vs. China              Foshan, China    4:30 p.m. / 3:30 a.m. The team will play against Canada on the 16th

Dec 30 USA National Team player Carli Lloyd is currently in Australia in preparation for January 4th camp. Carli has been working out in Melbourne, Australia where she is focusing on Physical Power and Skill. Carli has been running on the hilly terrain, boxing daily and building a stronger upper body. Off the field Carli has been greeted with a lot of respect from the local athletes and media. Meeting former and current professional players, Carli has also been able to further improve her mental skills from talking and beeing around these athletes that know how Carli thinks and needs to think. Carli is on schedule to go into camp in great physical and mental condition again. Her first camp with Pia was a great experience and Carli came home enthused and motivated about the future.   Lloyd Back at Training Dec 12-07 Carli Lloyd is back at training after a short break. Carli will be training often at Universal for the next 2 months. Carli has been working hard for 2 weeks, working all her skills with a focus on First Touch, Foot Skills and Physical Explosiveness. Carli is expected to continue reaching new levels of skill and fitness. The Academy will continue to put Carli through her specifically designed program before she heads back to camp on December 8th, where she will work for the first time under new coach Pia Sundhage. "I have heard nothing but great things about Pia. I cant wait to start training again," said Carli. After camp, Carli will be travelling to Australia on a special mission to become even fitter. She will participate in pre-season training with various Australian clubs and train in some of Australia’s roughest fitness courses that include Running, Swimming, Cycling, Boxing, Karate and Mountain Climbing. She is expected to be back home early January before going back to camp to begin preparations for the 2008 Olympics. For more information on Carli check out her wbsite www.carlilloyd.com