Hope Solo is a great goalkeeper in American women's soccer history. However, she was not selected to be the alternate for 2004 Olympic team. She was still a great athlete and one of the best in the country the following year. She played 1,054 minutes, without allowing any opponent to score. She was chosen for the World Cup team the following year.
Hope Solo
Hope Solo is an American former soccer goalkeeper. Hope played for the United States national women's soccer team from 2000 to 2016. She is a twotime Olympic gold medalist as well as a World Cup winner. Her name is now synonymous with the sport. She continues to be one the most influential members of the team.
Alyssa Naeher
Alyssa Naeher is an American soccer goalkeeper who plays for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League. She is also a United States national team player.
Hope Amelia Stevens
Hope Stevens, a goalkeeper, was born July 30, 1982. She has represented the United States women’s national soccer team in goal since 2000. She is a two time Olympic gold medalist, and a World Cup winner. Stevens played collegiately for the University of Washington. She then became a pro soccer player with the Philadelphia Charge. Stevens played in top divisions of European soccer as well as the Women's Professional Soccer League, but the league was disbanded after one season.
Hope Amelia Stevens' memoir
Hope Amelia Stevens' memoir tells the story of a woman who became an international goalkeeper for the United States women’s soccer team. It is a riveting and timely read. Stevens' memoir is about her career as a goalkeeper and her experiences as an Olympic medalist. Solo is a soccer legend, but many people don't know much about her. Hope Solo's tale is one of inspiration, triumph, and perseverance.
Solo and Naeher are compared by Naeher
Naeher is the USWNT's backup goalie and is a Connecticut native. She was a Penn State defender and was a backup player on the 2015 Olympic team. Solo is currently an analyst for the BBC in France, and is not on the field. Although Naeher will not be tested in the nation's largest match, the comparison does not seem favorable.
Naeher's World Cup performance
Naeher's 2019 World Cup performance is a remarkable turnaround in her struggles with USWNT. Her exemplary play has helped her lead the USWNT to a World Cup championship. Naeher was unsure of herself before the tournament. With a little help from Christen Press, her confidence was restored and she played a major role in the USWNT's win.