Hope Solo is one the most accomplished goalkeepers in U.S. women’s soccer history. Although she was elected as an alternate for the 2004 Olympic team in Rio, she did not make it. However, she continued to excel in the sport and became one of the best in the world the following year. She played 1,054 minutes, without allowing any opponent to score. In the following year, she was selected to be part of the World Cup Team.
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 two-time Olympic gold and World Cup champion. 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 part of the United States National Team.
Hope Amelia Stevens
Hope Stevens was born July 30, 1981. She is a goalkeeper and has been representing the United States women’s national goalkeeping team since 2000. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a World Cup champion. Stevens played college soccer at the University of Washington and then went pro with the Philadelphia Charge. Although the league folded after one season, Stevens remained active and has played in the top divisions of European soccer and the Women's Professional Soccer League (WPS).
Hope Amelia Stevens' memoir
Hope Amelia Stevens' memoir, "Hope Amelia Stevens", is an engaging and timely read about Hope Amelia Stevens, a goalkeeper for America's women's soccer team. Stevens' memoir is about Stevens' career as a goalkeeper as well as her Olympic medalist experiences. Most soccer fans know Solo but may not know why she is so unique. Hope Solo's life is one of triumph and inspiration.
Naeher's comparison to Solo
Naeher, who is a Connecticut resident, serves as the USWNT's back-up goalie. She was an assistant on the Penn State 2015 world title team as well as the 2016 Olympic team. Solo is currently working as a BBC analyst in France and is away from the field. While Naeher was not tested in the most important match of Naeher's national team, this comparison isn't favorable.
Naeher's World Cup performance
Naeher's performances at the 2019 World Cup have been remarkable, a marked improvement on her previous struggles with USWNT. Her extraordinary play has enabled her to lead the USWNT in a World Cup championship. Naeher struggled before the tournament with confidence. With a little help from Christen Press, her confidence was restored and she played a major role in the USWNT's win.