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NEWS ABOUT: Hope Solo

Hope Solo stories: 6 news summaries

(Newser) - St. Louis' showboating, self-proclaimed "loudmouth goalkeeper" is somebody fans love or hate and that's exactly what women's soccer needs, Jason Zengerle writes in the Atlantic. Hope Solo—who refused to wear the "girly" pink outfit provided when the Women's Professional Soccer League kicked off earlier this year—can... More »

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soccer • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • women's sports • Women's Professional Soccer League

Olympics

 Norway Rolls Over US, 2-0

Scores 2 goals in first 4 minutes, hangs on to win

Aug 6, 08 12:14 PM CDT
(AP) - Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes today to beat the US women's soccer team, 2-0, at the Beijing Olympics. The US occassionally looked dangerous, but seemed to miss injured leading scorer Abby Wambach. It was America's first loss... More »

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soccer • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Norway • Abby Wambach • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • Pia Sundhage

 Solo Saga Quieted,
 Women's Soccer
 Eyes Beijing 

After US goalie's outburst, team rethinks the need for unity

Jun 26, 08 12:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hope Solo's infamous criticism of her coach got her booted from practice and competition at the end of last year's World Cup, and depression almost kept the 26-year-old from returning to soccer at all. But now the US team has a new coach, a rejuvenated Solo, and a fresh plan... More »

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soccer • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Abby Wambach • Women's World Cup • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • FIFA

Axe Finally Falls on
Women's World Cup Coach

U.S. Soccer looks to replace Ryan after Solo debacle

Oct 22, 07 11:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - In a demonstration of the high expectations of the U.S. women's soccer team, coach Greg Ryan was fired after his team crashed out in the semifinals of last month's World Cup. Ryan sustained just two losses in two and a half years, but his questionable handling of the goalkeeper... More »

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soccer • Briana Scurry • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • Greg Ryan

Solo to Play in Mexico Series

Women's soccer coach brings back outspoken goalie after benching her for World Cup finals

Oct 11, 07 3:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Outspoken goalie Hope Solo is on the US women's soccer team roster for games against Mexico later this month, reports the AP. The 26-year-old player publicly criticized coach Greg Ryan for playing Briana Scurry in her place in the World Cup semifinals, and was kept from practicing and playing in... More »

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Briana Scurry • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • Greg Ryan

After World Cup Dismissal, Hope to Fly Solo

Player banished from games; coach under fire for not playing her

Sep 29, 07 6:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - The US women’s soccer team just suffered one of its worst World Cup losses, but all eyes are focused on the team’s outspoken player and embattled coach. Goalie Hope Solo was banished today after publicly criticizing the choice of veteran teammate Briana Scurry to replace her in the... More »

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World Cup • Shanghai • Olympic Games • Briana Scurry • US women's soccer • Hope Solo • Greg Ryan

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