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Hall of Fame recognition for a Washington standout
Seattle Reign highlighted Solo's Hall of Fame election and career roots in Washington.
Hope Solo
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- Full name
- Hope Solo
- Years active
- 1981–2016
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Jersey number
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- Nationality
- American
- Hometown
- Richland, Washington , U.S.
- College
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- Agent
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hope's story
Hope Amelia Stevens (née Solo; born July 30, 1981) 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.
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Awards/Honors
Individual Awards
2015FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Glove
—FIFA Best Goalkeeper (multiple)
Team & Competition
2008, 2x Olympic Gold Medal
2015FIFA Women's World Cup Champion
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