NWSL's Gotham FC give Carli Lloyd a 'Hometown Farewell' match

Retiring soccer star Carli Lloyd will be recognized at a "Hometown Farewell Match" on Oct. 6 when her NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit meet at Subaru Park in Philadelphia.

The 39-year-old Lloyd, who is from the Philadelphia suburb of Delran, N.J., announced last month that she intends to call it a career this fall.

The National Women's Soccer League match, originally slated for Gotham FC's home of Red Bull Aren