Carli Lloyd calls for unfiltered analysis in women’s sports
Carli Lloyd's World Cup-fueled commentary ignited a conversation about the need for unfiltered analysis and diverse opinions in women's sports.
Carli Lloyd's World Cup-fueled commentary ignited a conversation about the need for unfiltered analysis and diverse opinions in women's sports.
"I’ve always been somebody that is blunt, that’s honest, that maybe comes across to the media as being selfish, arrogant, all these words that I’ve heard about me."
"She was doing her job and good on her for doing so."
"It came, like you said, from a place that was personal, that was emotional, and that was honest."
The reaction to Carli Lloyd and her pointed criticism begs the question - what do we really want from our television analysts as sports fans?
"To question that mentality of this team, to question the willingness to win, to compete – I think it's insane."
"The player of the match was that post. You are lucky to not be going home right now."
"Carli’s experience just a short time ago as a teammate and competitor on the world’s biggest stage promises to shine across our dedicated coverage of the tournament."
Lloyd played for the USWNT from 2005-2021, but has gotten headlines recently for her criticism of the team's "culture."
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