1 Wake Forest in the national semifinal, advancing UNC to the College Cup final to face Maryland.
"He's just a good all-around player, and the scary part is, he didn't really play much at what is probably his best position, defensive midfield," said another MLS head coach.
[3] He made his professional debut on April 10, 2010, in a game against Columbus Crew with Loyd playing all 90 minutes of the 2–2 draw.
Loyd scored FC Dallas' opening goal for the 2012 MLS season, in a match against the New York Red Bulls.
[8] On January 22, 2011, Loyd made his international debut in a friendly match against Chile, where he started at the left-back position.
[9] During his time at North Carolina, Loyd majored in exercise and sport science, and planned a career as a teacher and coach after soccer.