“It was a lot of fun, it blew up more than I could have ever imagined,” Lloyd told Sports Illustrated., external
“So many people are starting to think ‘will there ever be a female [player] in the NFL?’ I think we’re kind of at that crossroads as far as equality and women empowerment.
“I’ve definitely got some enquiries, I’ve definitely got people talking. Anything’s possible but right now I’m strictly a soccer player and we’ll see what the future holds.”
Lloyd scored from the halfway line in the 2015 World Cup final to complete a 13-minute hat-trick and set the US on course for a 5-2 win over Japan. She now has 114 goals from 282 internationals.
NFL hall of fame executive Gil Brandt replied to the clip on Twitter,, external saying: “Honestly, I don’t think it will be long before we see a woman break through this NFL barrier. I’d give her an honest tryout if I were, say, the Bears.”
The Chicago Bears have tried out nine kickers since the end of the 2018 season.
The longest field goal in NFL history is 64 yards by Matt Prater for the Denver Broncos in 2013, with only 20 being made from at least 60 yards.