Carli Lloyd has received plenty of honors during her decades long career. On Monday night, the two-time World Cup champion and Delran, New Jersey native added to that list as she was recognized by a group who had seen her grow from the very beginning. Lloyd was honored at the 117th Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet in Cherry Hill, New Jersey along with other esteemed guests from across the city’s sports spectrum.
“It’s a huge honor. Anytime I come back home and receive an honor where my roots started and the foundation was laid, it’s always just an amazing experience,” Lloyd told Brotherly Game ahead of the ceremony.