Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out. Hope Solo athletefemalestand Change image and share on social
I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic. Hope Solo biteconceptfame Change image and share on social
In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father. Hope Solo fatherfriendhard Change image and share on social
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. Hope Solo backdayfoot Change image and share on social
One thing I've learned through all the ups and downs is that if you're doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of people that has a good influence on you, who you respect and admire, and you know that if they're on your side, you're doing something right. Hope Solo admirebuddycore share on social
My No. 1 goal, and what I've spent my entire life striving to achieve is to win a World Cup. I want to retire so badly with that World Cup, but if I don't, then I'll retire knowing that I've done everything I could to get it. Hope Solo achievebadlycup share on social
In front of the world, all of a sudden I'm a great athlete and I'm put into an environment with 25 other women and I'm expected to go to team meals, team functions. Hope Solo athleteenvironmentexpect Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case. Hope Solo bittercasenegative Change image and share on social
I know I can't dance. I am the worst dancer. I have no rhythm. I just do step-and-snap. I love it in the privacy of my own home and every once in a while at a club. But singing and dancing are my two greatest fears. Hope Solo badclubdance share on social