United States' former star footballer and goalie Hope Solo turns 39 today. On her birthday, we take a look at the football hottie's career at a glimpse as well as give you a taste of her life off the football pitch. Pictures Courtesy/ Hope Solo's Instagram.
Updated On: 2020-07-30 10:33 AM IST
Hope Solo is a former football player for the United States national women's team.
Hope Solo was born, July 30, 1981 in Washington U.S. to parents Judy Lynn and Jeffrey Solo.
Hope Solo played for the United States national women's football team from 2000 to 2016.
Hope Solo was the goalkeeper for the U.S. national women's football team and is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Hope Solo is a FIFA Women's World Cup winner. She won the World Cup with her team in 2015. In 2011, they finished as runners-up.
Hope Solo holds the record for the most clean sheets by a U.S women's football player.
At the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup Hope Solo helped her team to the semifinals as she conceded just 2 goals in 4 games.
During the 2007 FIFA World Cup semis against Brazil, Hope Solo was benched in favour of experienced Briana Scurry. U.S. lost the match 0-4 to Brazil.
Hope Solo is also a two-time Olympic gold medallist. Hope helped her team clinch gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Hope Solo has many records as goalkeeper for United States team. As of 2016, she holds the record for most appearances, wins, starts, wins in a season, longest undefeated streak and shutouts.
Hope Solo has won many FIFA awards - U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year (2009,) FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Glove (2011, 2015), FIFA Women's World Cup Bronze ball (2011), FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team (2011, 2015).
Hope Solo has also played football for various clubs such as Philadelphia, ChargeKopparbergs/ Goteborg, Olympique Lyon, Saint Louis Athletica, Atlanta Beat, magicJack, Seattle Sounders Women and Seattle Reign.
Hope Solo began dating American footballer Jerramy Stevens in mid-2012 after her return from the Summer Olympics.
On November 13, 2012, Hope Solo got married to American footballer Jerramy Stevens. This was a day after he was arrested on the basis of an investigation for assault where Hope got injured.
In December 2019, Hope Solo announced that she and husband Stevens were expecting twins.
In March 2020, Hope Solo gave birth to twins - a bot Vittorio Genghis and girl Lozen Orianna Judith Stevens.
On June 21, 2014, Hope Solo was arrested on counts of two misdemeanour assaults. She was released the following day after pleading not guilty. In 2015, the judge dismissed all charges against Hope and in 2018, all domestic violence charges against her were dismissed.
In 2011, Hope Solo appeared on the television show Dancing With the Stars season 13. She was eliminated in the semifinals.
Hope Solo has also appeared on television shows such as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Show with David Letterman,Piers Morgan Tonight, Chelsea Lately, and Whitney.
