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Hope Solo

Hope Solo

Hope Solo is an American professional soccer player widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

Hope Solo
PositionGoalkeeper
Current TeamRetired
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lbs)
Last Updated: 2026
Career
International Career
State of Play
Personal Life
Legacy
Awards & Recognition
Summary
References
Careerarrow

Philadelphia Charge

  • Youth and Early Career: Solo was born and raised in Washington and moved to Philadelphia to join the Charge's youth academy. She made her first-team debut for the Charge in 2003.

Saint Louis Athletica

  • Early Success: Solo signed with Saint Louis Athletica in 2009. Under the guidance of coach Jorge Barcellos, she developed into one of the world's best goalkeepers, winning the Goalkeeper of the Year award.

magicJack

  • Record-breaking Transfer: In 2011, Solo transferred to magicJack. Over the next year, she became the club's all-time top goalkeeper and won numerous titles. 
    Individual Awards: At magicJack, Solo won the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award.

Seattle Reign

  • New Challenges: Solo joined Seattle Reign in 2013, seeking new challenges in NWSL. During her time at Seattle, she added two NWSL Shield titles to her collection and continued to break records.
International Careerarrow

U.S. Women's National Team

  • Debut: Made her debut for the U.S. in 2000.

Achievements:

  • FIFA Women's World Cup: Runner-up in 2011, Winner in 2015.
  • Olympic Gold Medals: Winner in 2008 and 2012.
  • Solo is the U.S.'s all-time top goalkeeper and has the most appearances for the national team.
State of Playarrow
  • Position: Primarily a goalkeeper, but also excels as a sweeper-keeper.
  • Skills: Known for her incredible agility, strength, shot-stopping ability, and commanding presence. Solo is celebrated for her versatility, quick reflexes, and distribution.
Personal Lifearrow
  • Family: Solo has two children. She is married to former NFL player Jerramy Stevens.
  • Activism: Solo is involved in various activism activities and has advocated for gender equality in sports.
Legacyarrow
  • Hope Solo is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her determination and longevity in professional soccer. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.
Awards & Recognitionarrow

Most Shutouts in U.S. History:

  • Over 100 shutouts

Most Appearances for U.S.:

  • Over 200 appearances

Most Saves in a World Cup Match:

  • 12 saves

Most Appearances and Saves for U.S.:

  • Most capped player and top saves
Summaryarrow

Hope Solo is an American professional soccer player, born on July 30, 1981, in Richland, Washington. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Solo began her professional career with Philadelphia Charge before moving to Saint Louis Athletica in 2009, where she won the Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Solo is known for her incredible agility, strength, goal-saving ability, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including two Olympic Gold Medals, and holds multiple records, such as the most shutouts in U.S. history.

Off the field, Solo is also recognized for her activism and influence, making significant contributions to gender equality in sports and inspiring millions worldwide.

Referencesarrow

Books

  • Solo, H. (2012) Solo: A Memoir of Hope. New York: HarperCollins.
  • Lisi, C. (2019) The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story. New York: Rowman & Littlefield.

Websites

  • FIFA: Information about Hope Solo’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
  • U.S. Soccer: Details about Solo’s career at U.S. Soccer. Available at: https://www.ussoccer.com
  • NWSL: Official site with updates on Solo’s performance and records at NWSL. Available at: https://www.nwslsoccer.com

Articles

  • ESPN: Hope Solo: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/
  • The Guardian: Hope Solo’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/hopesolo

Interviews and Documentaries

  • Keeping Score (2016): Directed by Christine O'Malley. This documentary provides a detailed look at Solo’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
  • ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Hope Solo, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com

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Full Name
Hope Amelia Solo
Position
Goalkeeper
Current Team
Retired
Height
175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight
68 kg (150 lbs)
Place of Birth
Richland, Washington, United States
Birthdate
1981-07-30
Website
https://hopesolo.com/
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Last Updated: 2026
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