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 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.
Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.
I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.
It took putting one foot in front of the other every single day to get through it to the point where I made it back on the team and won a gold medal in 2008.
My life goes in four-year cycles. The World Cup is every four years and the Olympics are every four years.
I've always been a fan of Justin Timberlake.
When I was younger, I was a complete tomboy. Then in college I started emerging out of the tomboy stage and dressing differently.
You're always going to survive the pain of loss. I can live with that confidence inside of me.
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.
I try to live my life one day at a time, and if I look too far in advance, I get really stressed.
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.
On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.
I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game.
I like to read books and be alone; I'm not social butterfly person. I'm sorry.