“ One thing I've learned in life is that I can speak for myself, that I can fight my own battles. I don't like anyone telling me how I'm supposed to feel or think or what I'm supposed to say. Hope Solo
“ I've been through a lot of things in my personal and family life. That turned me into a fighter. I always strive to be the best I possibly can. 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
“ One thing I've learned through all the ups and downs is that if you're doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of… Hope Solo
“ I think people have different definitions of team unity. My definition is doing whatever it takes to win, what makes a great team; it's performance on the field, respect on the field. Hope Solo
“ You're not going to be liked by everybody when you speak the truth. I don't speak the truth to put people down I don't speak the truth to show disrespect. Hope Solo
“ There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself. Hope Solo
“ All my life, since the time I was little, has been a long distraction. At least that is the way some people want to perceive it, but for me, it's given me a lot of strength. Hope Solo
“ I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family. Hope Solo
