Hope Solo Quotes - Page 3

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.

I never felt the same passion for the game in the States and there were a lot of headaches, a lot of obstacles to overcome - it didn't just run itself for the love of the game because soccer is not the No. 1 sport as it is in Europe.

Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.

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

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 know that I'm breaking down barriers. And I know that in the end I'm doing a great thing.

On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.

I have given my life to the game and to the sport.

I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game.

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.

Unfortunately, people think I'm negative and bitter all the time, and that's not the case.

My personal life is in the spotlight, but people say what they want to say. The truth isn't in the spotlight, I should say. I'm in the spotlight, but not the truth.

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.

I am going to be a professional soccer player.

When I did 'Dancing With the Stars,' everyone in Hollywood was saying I had too much muscle.

She [my mother] struggled, abusing alcohol for quite some time, and so we just kind of drifted apart. I went to college. But I dedicate the book to her because she is the true champion of the family. She kept our family together. She provided us with a roof over our head. She always worked.

I always just had a dream to spend more time with my father. But at the end of the day, my mom was the one who kept me in soccer,who kept me doing my homework, who provided me with meals on a daily basis.

[My mother] was the strength of our family, and I didn't realize that until I got a little bit older.

I usually tell people I watch like '24' and 'Prison Break.'

In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.

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

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

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

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.