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Hope Solo Biography

Hope Amelia Solo (born July 30, 1981) is an American soccer goalkeeper, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and World Cup champion. She was the goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer team from 2000 through August 2016. 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 (WUSA). When the WUSA folded after her first season, she traveled to Europe to play for the top division leagues in Sweden and France. From 2009 to 2011, she played in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) for Saint Louis Athletica, Atlanta Beat and magicJack. After the WPS ceased operations in early 2012, she played for the Seattle Sounders in the W-League. She most recently played for Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

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My personal life is in the spotlight, but people say what they want to say. The truth isn't in the spotlight, I should say. I'm in the spotlight, but not the truth.

Life, People, Personal, Say, Spotlight, Want

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.

Europe, Experience, Soccer, Team

It's a complicated thing, knowing how much pain my father caused in my life and the lives of others whom I love, yet still holding love for him in my heart. No matter what he did, he was my father. He helped create the person I am.

Caused, Father, Heart, Holding, Love, Pain

I've been through a lot of things in my personal and family life. That turned me into a fighter. I always strive to be the best I possibly can.

Being The Best, Fighter, Life, Strive, Turned

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

Book, Hotel, Room, Rooms, Stay, Want

You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can.

Journalist, Know, Media, Negative

It was hard. I came to grips with a lot of difficulties that I've overcome. Each challenge kind of makes you who you are. It wasn't always a good thing. I have my own struggles in my life because of the things I was forced to overcome.

Came, Grips, Inspirational, Kind, Motivational, Suicide

You're not going to be liked by everybody when you speak the truth. I don't speak the truth to put people down; I don't speak the truth to show disrespect.

Disrespect, People, Speak, Truth

I had made a vow to never stay in my home state to play, I wanted to go as far East Coast as possible, more or less to get away from my family life. I ended up staying in my home state and fell in love with it. I ended up having a beautiful relationship with my family over time and it was the best decision I've ever made.

Beautiful, Family, Home, Play, State, Staying

L. A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.

Like, Real, Strange, World

I usually tell people I watch like '24' and 'Prison Break. '

Like, People, Prison, Usually, Watch, Watches

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.

Feet, Foot, Front, Gold, Medal, Team

I know that I'm breaking down barriers. And I know that in the end I'm doing a great thing.

Breaking Down, Down, Ends, Great Things, Know, Thing

There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself.

Being Yourself, Environment, Life, Personality, Trying, Walks

I've always been a fan of Justin Timberlake.

Fan, Fans, Justin, Timberlake

It's clear that women athletics are pretty far behind in every way. In terms of facilities, how much we make, everything.

Clear, Everything, Term, Terms, Way, Women

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.

Honest, Learn, Overcome, Personality, Stronger, Thinking

There are no shortcuts. If you feel good, you'll look good, you'll play good. Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work.

Feel Good, Good, Hard Work, Matter, Play, Strengths

I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.

Boys, Invitations, Military, Prom, Years

I hate the cliche of 'just have fun,' but what I've seen in today's sports, especially with parents, is they put so much pressure on the kids.

Cliche, Fun, Hate, Sports

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