Young And Innocent
Hope Solo was just six years old when her parents divorced, and it put her and her brother in a difficult position. On one occasion her father came unannounced to his ex-wife’s house and took the children without permission. The police eventually arrested him on charges of kidnapping, all the while Hope didn’t even know that something wrong had been done.
A Broken Heart
Falling in love for the first time is wonderful, and it is overwhelming. But having your first love cheat on you is downright traumatic. In high school, Hope’s boyfriend cheated on her with the school’s “popular girl”, and it tore Hope’s heart apart. Apt to confrontation, Solo approached the other girl and punched her in the face. Talk about making your presence known.