megaSoccer star Charles Lloyd first announced it retirement from sports world in August 2021 and, two months later, finished his career on a high note, with 134 career goals.
These days, the athlete may lose the game slightly, but he notes that “all good things come to an end.”
mega“I am totally at peace with my decision to leave the game a year and a half ago. I am enjoy life in retirement, as it is very crowded. I wouldn’t say I feel retired. I have had many opportunities and I am grateful for all of them. I think I left the game in peace and knowing that I gave everything I had from start to finish,” the 40-year-old says exclusively Morning honey while discussing his role in The next Frito-Lay TV commercial“The Greatest Game Never Played”, bringing together women’s soccer stars and past icons such as Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Abby Wambach and more.
These days, Lloyd feels like he’s “finally living life” after he hangs up on it cleats forever. “I lived life, but football was my life. It preceded everything and it was extreme. I was completely immersed in football 24/7. If I wasn’t training on the pitch, I was playing or training or thinking to the game and thinking about how to improve,” he explains. “Having that pressure on my shoulders for so long is hard. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can now show a little bit of my vulnerable side.”
“I was able to spend more time with my husband,” the New Jersey native, who is married Brian Hollins, he adds. “I love being at home and enjoying our garden and being by the pool during the hot summer months. I’ve been home weeding and doing all this manual work which I’ve never done because I didn’t want to exert any energy outside of training or make me more tired, but every day is different for me. Some days are busier than others. Some days I wake up and say, ‘I’m not going to do anything today.’ I was even able to be on the Fox show Special forces: The toughest test in the world. It was fun living life and keeping up with people.”
Moving forward, Lloyd has no particular moments to complete now that he has free time. “You never know what doors will open and what opportunities will come. Sometimes you have to take a leap and step out of your comfort zone,” he advises. “I stepped out of my comfort zone on the TV side and really enjoyed it.”
Now, Lloyd will cover FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ from the sidelines as an analyst. “Now I can sit back and enjoy it and be a fan! This is my first World Cup where I will be watching every match as a player. I hadn’t done it before because I was focused on myself and my team,” she adds. “There will be no pressing except when the red light on the camera comes on.”
Though the two-time Olympic gold medalist will hopefully interact with some of his old teammates while abroad, he knows when to stay in his lane. “I know it takes a lot of concentration, and if I can see them down there, then great! If they win, then they’ll come to the Fox set. I’ll leave them alone. I know what it takes to have to focus when playing Worlds. I can see how it all plays out !”
megaSince Lloyd is a football fan, his place in Frito-LayThe new campaign by was perfect.
Frito-Lay and FIFA announced the continuation of their relationship with Frito-Lay signing on as a supporter of the North American tournament and official USA snack of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™, marking the company’s largest ever investment in women’s sports.
“We’ve seen a couple of Frito-Lay commercials, and they’ve been hilarious and entertaining. When this opportunity came to me, what I liked is that it’s full of amazing former players and current players.” of Greatness’ — there’s nothing more to say with the group of players taking part in this,” he says. “I’m playing the role of a broadcaster at the beginning, which translates into what I’m going to do for Fox Sports in Sydney, Australia for this Women’s World Cup. I can also play an animated version of myself. “
“There’s this game, and we’re facing incredible players and legendary players, and it showcases these amazing players. What I like about it is that it’s the first place that kind of bridged the gap between generation and generation.” he adds her. “She speaks volumes about where the game has come and how far women have come.”
