Quotes by Hope Solo

About Hope Solo:

Hope Amelia Stevens is an American soccer goalkeeper and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She has been goalkeeping for the United States women's national soccer team since 2000. 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 currently plays 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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You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can.

Hope Solo

I have a problem with players who don't take the loss personally. At a professional level you should - it's our job, it's our livelihood, it's who we are at this level. Every loss should be taken that personal.

Hope Solo

A lot of people think I'm naturally confident. I am not naturally confident!

Hope Solo

I've always been a fan of Justin Timberlake.

Hope Solo

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

Hope Solo

I have a lot of critics; we all know that.

Hope Solo

I have no personal beef with Brandi Chastain. There's nothing personal.

Hope Solo

When I did 'Dancing With the Stars,' everyone in Hollywood was saying I had too much muscle.

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One thing I've learned in life is that I can speak for myself, that I can fight my own battles. I don't like anyone telling me how I'm supposed to feel or think or what I'm supposed to say.

Hope Solo

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

Hope Solo

Growing up, I felt insecure about my build. I didn't feel very feminine. But as time went on, I learned to completely embrace my body.

Hope Solo

Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case.

Hope Solo

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.

Hope Solo

As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.

Hope Solo

On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.

Hope Solo

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.

Hope Solo

Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.

Hope Solo

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

Hope Solo

I burn so many calories when I work out that I don't really count calories or necessarily try and stay away from anything.

Hope Solo

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic. Look at all the teams in America that have folded, and the leagues.

Hope Solo

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

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Author Bio

  • NameHope Solo
  • DescriptionAmerican female soccer goal keeper
  • BornJuly 30, 1981
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAssociation Football Player; Goalkeeper