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Hope Solo

Athlete

Born: American

Hope Amelia Stevens is an American former soccer goalkeeper. She was a goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer team from 2000 to 2016, and is a World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. 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.

Solo is regarded as one of the top female goalkeepers of all time and currently holds the U.S. record for most career shutouts. She was the starting goalkeeper for the majority of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup and helped lead the U.S.

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American soccer player

Hope Solo's Historical Timeline

  1. Hope Solo is born

    Hope Solo, American athlete, known for american soccer player, was born on 1982-07-30. Hope Amelia Stevens is an American former soccer goalkeeper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hope Solo born?
Hope Solo was born on 1982-07-30 (American).
What is Hope Solo known for?
American soccer player
What historical events involved Hope Solo?
Hope Solo was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Hope Solo is born.

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