An Exclusive Interview with U.S. Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd: Advice for High School Athletes on Mental Health and Thriving Under Pressure

• By: Chandler Stone Mira Costa High School, CA
• January 19th, 2026
• high school athletes, interview, mental health in sports, resilience, self-reflection, social media, sports pressure, support systems, vulnerability, Winter 2026 Issue, youth athletes
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Few athletes know pressure like Carli Lloyd. Across two decades on the world’s biggest stages, she not only met it, but she also thrived in it. I wanted to know her secret. With two Olympic gold medals, two FIFA World Cup championships, she’s a National Soccer Hall of Fame member, and two-time...