Hope Solo

July 30, 1981 • Richland, Washington, USA

US Women's Soccer Goalkeeper, Two Olympic Golds

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Born: July 30, 1981  |  Birthplace: Richland, Washington  |  Famous For: US Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper — Two Olympic Gold Medals

The Last Line Leo

Hope Solo is the most decorated goalkeeper in US Soccer history — and one of its most controversial figures. She won two Olympic gold medals, a World Cup, and the Golden Glove at two World Cups. She never apologized for her intensity, her opinions, or her refusal to accept anything less than perfection from herself or her teammates. Pure Leo.

Leo Legacy

  • Olympic Gold: 2008 Beijing and 2012 London — two Olympic Championships
  • 2015 World Cup: World Champion — Golden Glove as tournament’s best goalkeeper
  • Most Saved Goals: Career record for the US Women’s National Team
  • Outspoken legacy: Criticized US Soccer’s pay inequality — helped drive equal pay settlement

Solo’s Leo defense was impenetrable — nothing got past her because nothing was allowed to.

“I’m the best goalkeeper in the world and I will fight for my teammates every time.”

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