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
I don't just want to focus on soccer, soccer, soccer. You're going to look back 20 years from now and of course you're going to remember the games. But I'm going to remember seeing my family in the stands.
I have an attitude. It's what I do. I'm edgy. I have an attitude.
I have no personal beef with Brandi Chastain. There's nothing personal.
I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family.
I never go on Facebook! I like, haven't confirmed anybody to be my friend on Facebook. I have lots of friends; I'm just really bad at Facebook.
I still don't buy the idea that I'm a 'sex symbol.'
I think at an early age I learned not to judge people.
I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.
My father showed me so much love. He showed my brother so much love.
My family doesn't do happy endings. We do sad endings or frustrating endings or no endings at all. We are hardwired to expect the next interruption or disappearance or broken promise.
I played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself - I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere.
In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.
As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.
A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!