Hope Solo
Hope Solo
Hope Amelia Solois an American soccer goalkeeper, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup gold medalist. She has been goalkeeping for the United States women's national soccer team since 2000. After playing at the collegiate level for the University of Washington, she played professionally for the Philadelphia Charge in the Women's United Soccer Association. When the WUSA folded after her first season, she traveled to Europe to play for the top division leagues in Sweden and France. From...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth30 July 1981
CityRichland, WA
CountryUnited States of America
When I did 'Dancing With the Stars,' everyone in Hollywood was saying I had too much muscle.
I think people have different definitions of team unity. My definition is doing whatever it takes to win, what makes a great team; it's performance on the field, respect on the field.
On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.
I usually tell people I watch like '24 and 'Prison Break.'
You can predict all you want, but everybody knows what predictions get you.
All my life, since the time I was little, has been a long distraction. At least that is the way some people want to perceive it, but for me, it's given me a lot of strength.
When I was younger, I was a complete tomboy. Then in college I started emerging out of the tomboy stage and dressing differently.
Every athlete acquires routines as a way to help control nerves.
Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case.
I am going to be a professional soccer player.
Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.
One thing I've learned in life is that I can speak for myself, that I can fight my own battles. I don't like anyone telling me how I'm supposed to feel or think or what I'm supposed to say.
I burn so many calories when I work out that I don't really count calories or necessarily try and stay away from anything.
I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.