Delran, New Jersey, threw a huge party to celebrate the imminent retirement from professional soccer of its most famous citizen: Carli Lloyd, who played for the '81-82 Medford Strikers I helped coach.
At least 10 women who played on that team showed up for the event at Delran Community Park. Most I keep in touch with on Facebook, but it was great to see them in person and also to see Bobbi Dadura, wife of the late Joe Dadura, who founded the team and with whom I had the pleasure of coaching for four years. Also nice to see Carli's parents, Steve and Pam.
Some of us had a chance to chat with Carli before the program began, and to pose for a picture. Unfortunately a few of our teammates had not yet arrived when the photo was taken.
Speakers for the event included the governor's wife and Carli's college coach, Glenn Crooks. But the star was Carli, who gave an impressive speech about her career. Mayor Gary Catrambone announced that a soccer field to be built at this park would be named Carli Lloyd Field. A very fitting tribute to the GOAT of women's soccer.
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