Hope Solo

Hope Amelia Solo (born July 30, 1981) is an American former professional soccer goalkeeper, model, and media personality. She represented the United States Women's National Soccer Team from 2000 to 2016 and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in international soccer history. Alongside her athletic career, she has worked in commercial modeling, fashion publications, and media appearances.

Solo raised her profile during her collegiate career at the University of Washington, where she played for the Huskies from 1999 to 2002 and set program records in shutouts and saves. She went on to play professionally in domestic leagues including the Women's United Soccer Association, Women's Professional Soccer, and the National Women's Soccer League with Seattle Reign FC, in addition to competing for clubs in Sweden and France.

As a cornerstone for the U.S. Women's National Team, Solo recorded over 200 international appearances and set a national record for shutouts. She earned two Olympic gold medals with the United States in 2008 and 2012, and was an integral part of the team's victory at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was awarded the FIFA Golden Glove as the tournament's top goalkeeper at both the 2011 and 2015 World Cups.

Outside of competitive athletics, Solo has established a presence in mainstream media and modeling. She appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine in June 2012 and was featured in ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue, along with representing several global commercial brands. In 2011, she competed on the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars, and in 2012, she published her autobiography, Solo: A Memoir of Hope.

Following her retirement from competitive soccer, Solo has continued to work as a sports commentator, analyst, and public speaker. She has remained active in advocacy efforts, focusing on gender pay equity in sports and improving accessibility for youth athletic programs.