Carli Lloyd Headlines National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2025

The National Soccer Hall of Fame's 2025 class includes former US women's national team star Carli Lloyd, men's players Chris Armas and Nick Rimando, women's player Mary Harvey, and former executive Mark Abbott. Lloyd played 17 years internationally, scoring 134 goals and winning two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. Armas had 66 caps for the US men's national team and won four US Open Cups and an MLS Cup. Rimando holds MLS records for appearances, victories, and shutouts.

The National Soccer Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 class on Saturday, May 4, 2025, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The five-member class includes former US women's national team star Carli Lloyd, men's players Chris Armas and Nick Rimando, women's player Mary Harvey, and former executive Mark Abbott.

Carli Lloyd, a 42-year-old former USWNT player, is a notable inductee. She played 17 years internationally, scoring 134 goals and winning two World Cups (2015, 2019) and two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012). Lloyd's career is marked by her exceptional goal-scoring ability, including her record-breaking hat-trick in the 2015 Women's World Cup final [1].

Chris Armas, 52, is a six-time All-Star midfielder who played 264 MLS matches with the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire. He earned 66 caps for the US men's national team and won four U.S. Open Cups and an MLS Cup with the Fire [1].

Nick Rimando, 45, holds the MLS records for appearances (553), victories (223), and shutouts (154) over 20 seasons. He was the MVP of the MLS Cup in 2009 when Real Salt Lake defeated the Galaxy [1].

Mary Harvey, 59, was the goalkeeper when the USWNT won the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991. She also won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics, the first including women's soccer [1].

Mark Abbott, who served as president and deputy commissioner of MLS from 2013-22, was the league's first employee in 1993. He played a significant role in the growth and accessibility of the MLS [1].

The induction ceremony honored these individuals for their exceptional contributions to soccer at various levels, from the professional leagues to the national and international stages. The National Soccer Hall of Fame aims to recognize these champions and their impact on the sport [1].

References:
[1] Reuters. (2025, May 4). Carli Lloyd headlines National Soccer Hall of Fame's 2025 class. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/carli-lloyd-5-member-national-soccer-hall-fame-induction-class-2025-05-04/
[2] Forbes. (2025, May 3). USWNT legend Carli Lloyd inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackiegutierrez/2025/05/03/uswnt-legend-carli-lloyd-inducted-into-national-soccer-hall-of-fame/