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Hope Solo

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Hope Solo is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who served as the primary starter for the United States women's national team (USWNT). During her international career, she earned over 200 caps and achieved the record for career shutouts by a US goalkeeper at the time of her retirement. She anchored the defense for teams that won Olympic gold medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London games, and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. At the club level, she played professionally for franchises in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

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How many shutouts did Hope Solo record for the USWNT?

At the time of her retirement, Hope Solo held the record for career shutouts by a US goalkeeper, achieving exactly 102 shutouts. She earned over 200 caps for the United States women's national team.

Did Hope Solo win a World Cup with the USWNT?

Yes, she was the starting goalkeeper for the United States during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. She also won two Olympic gold medals with the team in 2008 and 2012.

Why did Hope Solo leave the USWNT?

Solo was effectively dismissed from the national team in 2016 following the Summer Olympics in Rio. This decision by US Soccer came after controversial remarks she made calling the Swedish team 'cowards.'

Did Hope Solo play professional club soccer outside the US?

Yes, she played for European clubs, including a stint with Olympique Lyonnais in France's top division. She also played domestically in the WPS for teams like the Saint Louis Athletica and Seattle Reign FC.

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