Sun May 11 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd Reflects on Career, Family in Hall of Fame Speech
**Frisco, TX** – Two-time World Cup champion Carli Lloyd was inducted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame on Sunday, using her acceptance speech to offer heartfelt apologies to family and former teammates for the sacrifices made during her intensely focused playing career.
Lloyd, known for her unwavering dedication and steely demeanor on the field, admitted to prioritizing her soccer career above all else, even at the cost of personal relationships. “I wasn’t there to make friends,” she stated, acknowledging a lack of presence in the lives of her teammates, family, and even her husband. She attributed this intensity to the need to survive in a highly competitive environment, describing herself as an “emotionless machine.”
The years since her 2019 retirement, particularly since the birth of her daughter, Harper, have offered Lloyd a new perspective. She expressed regret for lost time with family, including missed weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, and attributed some of the estrangement to the significant influence of her former personal trainer, James Galanis, whom she severed ties with in 2020.
Lloyd poignantly questioned the costs of her unwavering commitment: “Was it worth allowing a trainer into my life that over time drove a wedge between me and my family for over a decade? Was it worth putting my husband second? Was it worth being so obsessive?” Ultimately, despite the sacrifices, she concluded that the journey was worth it, stating, “There was nothing I loved more than winning, but winning comes at a cost, and I paid that price.”
Lloyd’s induction into the Hall of Fame was a landslide victory, receiving 47 out of 48 votes. She shared the honor with former goalkeeper Nick Rimando, while Mary Harvey and Chris Armas were inducted in the veteran category and Mark Abbott in the builder category.
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