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Carli Lloyd, the former United States women's national team captain that became one of the team's most vocal critics, heaped praise on the side that won the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup.
Lloyd was very outspoken in her negativity towards the team at last summer's FIFA Women's World Cup. But after the team handled Brazil in the finals of the first edition of CONCACAF's top women's tournament, she praised the squad.
'Congrats @USWNT!,' Lloyd posted to Twitter. 'Bounced back after the [Mexico] loss, responded well, and found gritty ways to win after that... a good start!'
Not only that, but she also had positive words for team captain Lindsey Horan - who scored the lone goal in the 1-0 fixture.
'Best I've seen her step up in a way I haven't seen from her,' said Lloyd. 'Ceiling is high and a great leader! It helps playing the 10 position. Best suited there.'
The United States women's national team won the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup
The lone goal in the 1-0 fixture was scored by captain Lindsey Horan (L)
Former USWNT captain Carli Lloyd, who's been critical of the team, praised them Sunday
She also spoke highly of Horan, saying that she stepped up 'in a way I haven't seen from her'
But Lloyd was also cautiously optimistic - saying that there's always work to be done, before weirdly mentioning the incoming and not-yet-in-charge-of-the-team coach Emma Hayes.
'Emma hasn't even been able to implement a lot of tactical changes,' Lloyd wrote.
