USWNT superstar Carli Lloyd hit a 55-yard field goal at Eagles training camp and now some want her to get a real shot in the NFL
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Carli Lloyd has one heck of a leg.
While this is no surprise to anyone who has watched the United States Women's National Team superstar throughout her historic career, this week Lloyd proved that her impressive skills also translate to the football field.Lloyd, a die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, joined the team for a day at training camp on Tuesday and decided to take a couple of field-goal attempts to test out her potential for an NFL future.
Lloyd kicked a 40-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare and followed it up with a 55-yard field goal that would make many kickers in the league jealous. Making the feat even more impressive was the fact that Lloyd was able to strike her field goal through the practice posts, which are roughly half the width of those used in games.You can watch one of Lloyd's attempts below.
At 37 years old, it's unclear whether or not Lloyd will remain with the USWNT through the 2020 Olympics, but if she chooses to hang up her soccer cleats any time soon, it seems as though she could pick up some football cleats soon after.
Thank you to the @Eagles for having me out! Thanks to @JustinTuck @jake_elliott22 @MayorRandyBrown for the good time and tips! #55yd pic.twitter.com/owZ16f46Th
- Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 20, 2019
"@CarliLloyd is the real deal. ... The Bears, they need to do something. The Bears need a kicker, that's the only weak spot they have on their team. Call up Carli." - @criscarter80 pic.twitter.com/uOTiyOewOU
- First Things First (@FTFonFS1) August 21, 2019
Honestly, I don't think it will be long before we see a woman break through this NFL barrier. I'd give her an honest tryout if I were, say, the Bears. https://t.co/pyIlIY6Jxv
- Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) August 20, 2019
World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd hitting FGs at #Eagles practice, straight thru uprights without a #DoubleDoink #NFL New #Bears kicker?
- DMICMedia (@DmicMedia) August 21, 2019
The Bears should sign Carli Lloyd ASAP https://t.co/6znPnMu6wL
- Matt Dowell (@TheMattDowell) August 21, 2019
The #Bears need to sign @CarliLloyd.
- Stephen Andress (@SportsByStephen) August 21, 2019
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