Early Goalkeeping Experience Hope Solo initially played as a forward and only became a goalkeeper in high school after her coach noticed her unique skills.
Olympic Hero Solo played a crucial role in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to victory in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, earning two gold medals.
Acting Few know that Solo studied acting at the University of Washington, a passion she pursued alongside her soccer career.
Controversial Suspension Solo was controversially suspended by U.S. Soccer in 2016 after she called the Swedish team "cowards" for their defensive play in the Olympics.
Author Hope Solo is a published author. Her memoir, Solo: A Memoir of Hope, became a New York Times Bestseller.
Survivor of Hardship Solo has openly discussed her challenging childhood, including dealing with her father’s incarceration and later his untimely death.
Historic Shutout Record She holds the record for the most career shutouts in U.S. Women’s National Team history.