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U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo during the quarterfinal match against Sweden at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the last match in which she played. Solo announced Thursday she is running for the U.S. Soccer presidency.

Hope Solo Announces She Is Running For U.S. Soccer Presidency

Dec 08, 2017

One of the goalkeeper's aims is to change America's "pay to play" youth soccer system. She joins a crowded field of contenders for the top post after Sunil Gulati announced he wouldn't run again.

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U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo prepares to kick the ball during the Olympic quarterfinals Aug. 12 against Sweden in Brasilia, Brazil. After the Americans lost the match on penalty kicks, Solo described the Swedes as cowards. On Wednesday, U.S. soccer suspende

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Suspends Hope Solo For Sweden Comments

Aug 24, 2016

After losing to the Swedes in the Olympic quarterfinals, the longtime Team USA goalkeeper said she thought "we played a bunch of cowards." Solo was widely criticized for her criticism.

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Carli Lloyd (right) celebrates with Morgan Brian during the U.S. match against China at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015.

The 2 Goals That Gave The U.S. The Win Over Germany

Jul 01, 2015

There were a number of hero narratives around Tuesday night's takedown, which gives the U.S. a place in the Women's World Cup final in Vancouver on Sunday.

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U.S. goalie Hope Solo stops a shot during training Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

U.S.-Germany Soccer Match Is Showdown Between World's Top 2 Teams

Jun 30, 2015

The second-ranked U.S. plays No. 1 Germany in a semifinal tonight. They're battling for a spot in Sunday's final.

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Defender Ali Krieger sends the ball during the Americans' final Group D match last week against Nigeria. The U.S. won the game, 1-0, moving on to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup.

U.S. Women Face Colombia Tonight In Round Of 16

Jun 22, 2015

Colombian star Lady Andrade told USA Today that her team would win: "We're going to beat them since they like to talk so much."

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Pia Sundhage led the U.S. women to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 before leaving to coach the Swedish team.

U.S. And Sweden Struggle To 0-0 Tie In Women's World Cup

Jun 12, 2015

The Americans had hoped for more against their trash-talking former coach, who now leads the Swedes, but Friday night's tie in Winnipeg still leaves them atop their group.

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U.S. women's soccer players (from left) Hope Solo, Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach take questions during the U.S. women's national team World Cup media day last month in New York.

U.S. Women's World Cup Opens Tonight Against Australia

Jun 08, 2015

The Americans have played the Aussies 24 times — and never lost. But going into the match, there are questions swirling about players' health and further controversy about goalkeeper Hope Solo.