Carli Lloyd, the renowned soccer player and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, is preparing for the upcoming 2023 tournament with excitement. As part of the celebration for the international event, the 40-year-old legend recently participated in a commercial for Frito-Lay that features some of the greatest soccer stars and legends in the world. In an exclusive interview with PopCulture.com, Lloyd shared her thoughts on the commercial and why she loves it.
Lloyd expressed her appreciation for the commercial, stating that it is the first time she has been involved in something that brings together players from different generations, including former legends and current stars. She described the commercial as a Taste of Greatness that showcases the magic of soccer. Lloyd believes that the commercial will catch people’s attention during the World Cup and highlight the growth and history of women’s soccer. She also emphasized the importance of acknowledging the pioneers of the sport and the role they played in shaping it into what it is today.
The commercial starts with Lloyd providing analysis as a studio analyst. It then transitions to an animated sequence featuring current and past soccer stars such as Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurry, Marta Vieira da Silva, Christine Sinclair, Julie Ertz, Mallory Swanson, and Crystal Dunn. Lloyd explained that while filming, the players were popping in at different moments, but she particularly enjoyed her role as a broadcaster in the beginning and seeing herself as a 3D animated figure.
Having led the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) to victory in the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Lloyd knows what it takes to win. She also helped the team secure Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. Despite announcing her retirement in 2021, Lloyd continues to make an impact in the world of soccer and is now excited to be a studio analyst for Fox Sports during the upcoming World Cup.
With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup just around the corner, Carli Lloyd’s appearance in the Frito-Lay commercial serves as a reminder of the rich history and progress of women’s soccer. The commercial not only brings together legendary players from different eras but also highlights the unity and greatness of the sport. As fans eagerly await the tournament, they can be sure that the World Cup will showcase the pioneers and legends of the game, honoring the generations of players who have made soccer what it is today.
