A Soccer Sensation

Livi Lawton

Hope Solo

Hope Solo is an amazing person

She has accomplished many things throughout her
life
Solo stands up for her family and fans
This is why she is my role model

Background Information

Solo had a very interesting life as a child

It was very challenging
She was born July 30, 1981
Grew up in Richland, Washington
Dad, Gerry
Mom, Judy
Brother, Marcus
Parents got a divorce
Mom remarried to a man named Glenn
Hard to adjust to a new life
Saw her real dad at a soccer game
He was homeless
Hope played soccer in high school as a forward

Background Information
Continued

Dad went to a lot of the games

Played for Olympic Development Program (ODP)
Played soccer in college
At University of Washington
Played for the Womens US National Team when she
was in college

Helped Society

Many amazing accomplishments

Helped a non profit organization; Do Something
Part of the Hall of Game Award Show
Led her team to victory in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics
US Soccer Female Athlete of the Year in 2009
NSCAA All-American during college in 00, 01, and 02
Fifa all-star team 2011

Why I Chose Hope Solo

She is someone I look up to

Olympic gold medalist
Keep trying; do not give up
Dreams can come true