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Hope Solo on Her Homeless Father

Sep 28, 2007 – 5:40 PM
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Michael David Smith

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On Monday, could even 1 percent of American sports fans identify Hope Solo? I doubt it. But after this week's benching as the U.S. women's soccer team goalie, followed by the team's debacle against Brazil, followed by Solo ripping coach Greg Ryan, everyone in the sports world is talking about her.

But I don't think many people know much Solo's background, especially her relationship with her late father, who was homeless for most of Hope's life. This great video from ESPN tells the story:

I'm a Hope Solo fan, and that life story is part of the reason. She seems like a tough young woman who's not going to let anything stand in her way. She wanted to dedicate a World Cup title to her dad, and it's a shame that she didn't get the chance.
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