LOS ANGELES -- The World Cup must be getting close, because Carli Lloyd is looking dangerous.
The 2015 World Cup star scored her first two goals of the year in the opening 19 minutes of the U.S. women's national team's 6-0 thrashing of Belgium in an exhibition on Sunday night.
Lindsey Horan and Samantha Mewis added first-half goals on headers after Lloyd scored twice in the air. Alex Morgan also got a goal early in the second half as the Americans showcased their offensive potency in their first-ever meeting with Belgium, a well-regarded opponent that barely missed World Cup qualification.