Hope Solo is not just a pretty face, and she will fiercely prove that to anyone who thinks she is. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist as well as a FIFA World Cup champion. This is the story of the young girl who fought the lingering shadow of her beauty in order achieve soccer excellence.
Welcome To The World
Hope Amelia Solo was born on July 30th, 1981 in Richland, Washington. Her father introduced her to the magical sport of soccer and she immediately connected with the sport. It didn’t take long for her to start playing at school.
Starting Rough
Solo’s childhood was anything but easy and comfortable. Her father wasn’t always around for her since he was arrested on a number of occasions. Her mother wasn’t exactly a role model for Hope Solo, as she was an alcoholic.