Hope Solo, the U.S. Women's Soccer goalie, says she made a "horrible choice" when she hopped into a team van with her husband, Jerramy Stevens, during training camp in January. Stevens was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence. Solo was temporarily suspended. She was freed from domestic violence charges less than a fortnight before the incident.
Hope Solo
Hope Solo, us women’s soccer goalkeeper, was conceived on February 25, 1982. From 2000 to 2016, she was a member of the United States women’s national soccer team. Solo is a two-time Olympic gold and World Cup champion. Solo is one of the most respected goalkeepers in history.
However, success in soccer came with its own set of problems. Her personal life was chaotic and she was involved in numerous disputes and fights. In 2016, she was temporarily suspended and her contract was later terminated. She later filed a grievance alleging that her contract was unfairly terminated. She also disclosed that she miscarried during her twin pregnancy. Jerramy Stephens, her husband welcomed twins Lozen & Vittorio.
Briana Scurry
Briana Scurry is a former American soccer goalkeeper who is now an assistant coach for the Washington Spirit. She was a goalkeeper on the United States women’s national team. She represented the United States at 2004 Summer Olympics.
Scurry made her international debut with the USWNT at the 1994 World Cup. The event was held on American soil. Scurry won the gold medal for the women's team, despite not being as popular back then. After her success, Scurry led USWNT to gold at Atlanta's 1996 Olympic Games. Her performances earned her the attention of both fans and the media. Her heroics in the final of the 1999 World Cup have become an iconic moment in US sports.
Alyssa Michele Naeher
Alyssa Naeher plays soccer goalkeeper for Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League. She is also a member of the United States national team. She made her professional début in 2006 and has since reached the top.
Naeher was conceived in Bridgeport on 20 April 1988. Naeher made a debut in December 2014 with the United States women’s soccer team. Her debut was made during a 7-0 win against Argentina in the International Tournament of Brazil. Naeher has since become one of the best goalkeepers in women's soccer and is a key part of the team's success.
Megan Rapinoe
After leading the United States to victory in the 2019 Women's World Cup, Megan Rapinoe won the Golden Ball as well as the Golden Boot. She is also a feminist who has been fighting for equal pay and a strong voice for women in soccer. She credits her Seattle Reign coaches, Lisa Harvey and Jill Andonovski, for the changes she's seen in the game.
Rapinoe's controversial sexuality doesn't keep her from playing the sport. But, her popularity has helped her fight to equal pay for female players. She was a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ community. In fact, she was one the first white athletes in the country to kneel during the national song. This act inspired Colin Kaepernick’s protests against racism in American sport. Rapinoe was also an active participant in a lawsuit brought against the US Soccer Federation due to gender discrimination. In 2021, the case was settled.
Jerramy Stevens
Jerramy Stephens, US women's football goalie has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Hope Solo. The two were set to get married the day before the altercation. Police said Stevens was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault on Monday. Judge ruled however that there wasn't sufficient evidence to support the filing of charges. Prosecutors could still bring charges later, however, if they find additional evidence.
Hope Solo has concerns about Stevens' arrest. Stevens, the former NFL tight-end and U.S. female soccer team captain, was reported to have argued with Stevens’ family in 2014. Stevens was arrested, but the charges were dropped. The couple have been married for over ten years and are expecting twins in March 2020.