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 think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity.
I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.
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.
Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case.
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 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.
A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!
I think people who don't have conflict in their lives are just trying to please people and not really living life to the fullest.
My confidence comes from the daily grind - training my butt off day in and day out.
I like to read books and be alone; I'm not social butterfly person. I'm sorry.
I have a lot of critics; we all know that.
I never wanted to go to college in the state of Washington because I was so embarrassed and ashamed of my family life. I wanted to run. That's what always what I do, I run. I run as far away as I can.
L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.