Explore Quotes by Hope Solo

My father was never around. But I glorified my father, and I was always daddy's little girl. He was my first soccer coach.

I've always been a fan of Justin Timberlake.

London 2012 is all about winning a medal. Not just any medal, the gold medal.

L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.

It's clear that women athletics are pretty far behind in every way. In terms of facilities, how much we make, everything.

I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.

I think people who don't have conflict in their lives are just trying to please people and not really living life to the fullest.

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

It's all in fun. I take everything with a grain of salt.

I travel a lot and rarely make it home to Seattle.

I think at an early age I learned not to judge people.

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.

I have no personal beef with Brandi Chastain. There's nothing personal.

I still don't buy the idea that I'm a 'sex symbol.'

I don't need a captain's band to lead a team to victory.

I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family.

I have an attitude. It's what I do. I'm edgy. I have an attitude.

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

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.

I couldn't have been a great goalkeeper without power, agility and quickness.

I don't just want to focus on soccer, soccer, soccer.