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USWNT legend Lloyd announces retirement

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United States women's national team icon Carli Lloyd has announced plans to retire.

She'll play four fall friendlies, which will be announced at a later date, with the USWNT to conclude her international career.

Lloyd, 39, will also play the remainder of the National Women's Soccer League season with NJ/NY Gotham FC before hanging up her boots for good.

"I would like to thank U.S. Soccer for helping to provide the opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime," Lloyd said. "I am forever grateful to have represented the crest and to be able to play for my country for the last 17 years."

She added: "To end my career knowing my family was able to be by my side and share this last chapter with me could not have been any more special."

Lloyd is the fourth-highest scorer all time for the U.S. with 128 career goals in 312 appearances.

She was also a member of two FIFA Women's World Cup-winning teams in 2015 and 2019.

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