The night's host, Tracy Morgan, also supported the team's battle for financial parity during the awards ceremony.
, Sandra Bullock — who presented the "best team" award — made sure to pledge her allegiance to the women's ongoing fight for equal pay.
Though Lloyd and fellow co-captain Megan Rapinoe kept their remarks short and sweet, host Tracy Morgan made sure to wrap up the show accordingly.Back in March, the 28 players on the women's team filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, alleging that they are paid less than the US men's national team, despite having a better record and generating more revenue.
Earlier on Wednesday, the team was honored with a ticker-tape parade along New York City's famed "Canyon of Heroes." There, Mayor Bill de Blasio chanted "U.S.A., equal pay!"
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