Ex-USWNT star Carli Lloyd calls out Alexi Lalas' critics, says backlash stems from his conservative views

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Two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Carli Lloyd came to the defense of former U.S. men’s soccer star Alexi Lalas after critics called him out on social media over his political stances. 

Lloyd, a FOX Sports soccer analyst, responded to a trolling comment on X in which Lalas was called a "fascist" and Lloyd was called his "sidekick." 

Hope Solo (1) and Carli Lloyd (10) of the United States celebrate with the American flag after defeating Japan 2-1 to win the women's gold medal match at Wembley Stadium during the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, Aug. 9, 2012. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)

"Confront their views, don't be an appeaser or history will see this as another #Argentina78," the comment said in part, referencing the 1978 World Cup in Argentina marred by controversy over the host nation’s human rights abuses at the time and attempts at sportswashing.

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The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion fired back, stating she has never spoken out publicly about her political views.

"Views? You don’t even know my views. I’ve never voiced them nor does it matter. I’m a soccer analyst. I don’t pretend to be an expert in anything else," Lloyd’s response on X said. 

Another user on X fired back, saying, "I wish your Ginger friend would do the same. You could teach him also how to be a decent soccer analyst. He is not good at it." 

Lloyd responded, suggesting the criticism of Lalas stems only from him sharing his conservative views on social media.  

Carli Lloyd of the United States celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal during the women's bronze