Carli Lloyd walks back criticism of USWNT after backlash
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6DG9S)
- Former US star denounced performance against Portugal
- Lloyd's remarks called out by USA manager, former teammate
Former USA forward Carli Lloyd has walked back her headline-grabbing criticism of the two-time defending champions following Tuesday's scoreless draw with Portugal.
Lloyd, who was capped 316 times for the national team and retired in 2021, blasted the team as uninspiring" after the result, which ensured USA's second-place finish in Group E behind the Netherlands.
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