Carli Lloyd ends career as most impactful soccer player, man or woman, in US history

As Carli Lloyd prepares for her last game with the U.S. women, there’s an argument to be made that she’s had a bigger impact on the American game than any other player, man or woman.

More than Landon Donovan, who is tied for most career goals by a U.S. man and whose goal over archrival Mexico clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup. More than Paul Caligiuri, who secured a spot in the 1990 World Cup for the American men, their first appearance in 40 years. More than Abby Wambach, whose 184 goals are most by a U.S. woman and second only to Canada’s Christine Sinclair. More than Megan Rapinoe, who has become the face, and conscience, of the U.S. women.