OT: Carli Lloyd and USA now playing Australia FS1

[Abro1975]

https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/20...ineup-notes-usa-v-aus-starting-xi-connecticut

WHAT IS CARLI LLOYD’S ROLE WITH THE USWNT MOVING FORWARD?
The top player of World Cup 2015 doesn’t have the same role she used to have, and Ellis said it’s still premature to make a decision, adding that there will be a conversation with Lloyd after World Cup qualifying in the same way that Ellis had a conversation with Abby Wambach about her role ahead of 2015. Ellis said Lloyd still had special qualities, including her ability to perform in the spotlight of big games, but she also has to be smart about how she uses Lloyd, now 36, at this stage of her career. Is it possible that Lloyd could miss out on the 2019 World Cup roster? Maybe, but it seems unlikely, as long as Lloyd would be (as she appears to be) willing to accept a reduced role.”

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/2...ournament-nations-japan-australia-carli-lloyd

 

[Section124]

US down 0-1 in the 65th minute. Alex Morgan is the most overrated US player by far. She has really underperformed in her career. Hopefully I give her the ScarletNation jinx.

 

[Abro1975]

I don't think Carli has gotten in yet. Maybe saving her for extra kicks at end ? lol. Carli about 36 now, but she's a flat out goal scorer.

 

[Abro1975]

They need a goal. Carli now in.

 

[RUwoz]

US down 0-1 in the 65th minute. Alex Morgan is the most overrated US player by far. She has really underperformed in her career. Hopefully I give her the ScarletNation jinx.

Alex Morgan will never date me! Hopefully I give her the ScarletNation jinx.

 

[Section124]

They scored that goal because Carli was In. Australia had to cover both Carli and Morgan. Carli was going for the back post but Hogan fortunately got there as well. Ellis took some criticism by the announcers for putting Carli in so late. Rightfully deserved.