No one wants to lose, period. It should hurt, it should sting, and you don’t want to feel that feeling again. – Hope Solo
I think it’s my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships. – Hope Solo
I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women’s football in the States is a bit idyllic. – Hope Solo
I hate the cliche of ‘just have fun,’ but what I’ve seen in today’s sports, especially with parents, is they put so much pressure on the kids. – Hope Solo
I never go on Facebook! I like, haven’t confirmed anybody to be my friend on Facebook. I have lots of friends; I’m just really bad at Facebook. – Hope Solo
Growing up, I felt insecure about my build. I didn’t feel very feminine. But as time went on, I learned to completely embrace my body. – Hope Solo
Nobody really knows who I am, where I came from, what’s in my heart, why I believe in the things I believe, what I see behind the scenes and they don’t see. – Hope Solo
I wear my dad’s cross. It’s very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game. – Hope Solo
I think it’s my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. – Hope Solo
When I was younger, I was a complete tomboy. Then in college I started emerging out of the tomboy stage and dressing differently. – Hope Solo
I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women’s football in the States is a bit idyllic. Look at all the teams in America that have folded, and the leagues. – Hope Solo
Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You’re always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out. – Hope Solo
Unfortunately, people think I’m negative and bitter all the time, and that’s not the case. – Hope Solo
I burn so many calories when I work out that I don’t really count calories or necessarily try and stay away from anything. – Hope Solo
When the Olympics and World Cups come around, that’s when you see the real outpouring of support that there really is for female football. – Hope Solo
I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I’m just trying to live large while I have the opportunity. – Hope Solo
As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn’t matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives. – Hope Solo
I played in Europe and it was a great experience, not just because of my team-mates and the coaches we had, but from the fans and the city itself – I played in Gothenburg and I played in Lyon and soccer was everywhere. – Hope Solo
