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In pictures: the life of American soccer’s newest superstar, Hope Solo

Millions of Americans will be tuning in to see Solo in action in tonight’s Women’s World Cup Final.
2.20pm, 17 Jul 2011

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WITH ONE PENALTY save, Hope Solo went from goalkeeper to American sensation.

With her good looks and demonstrative personality, she saw her star grow brighter in the aftermath of last Sunday’s epic World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil.

Her website even crashed due to the flood on interest.

But who is Hope Solo? How did she get from the outskirts of Seattle to the pinnacle of American sports?

Here is her story.

In pictures: the life of American soccer’s newest superstar, Hope Solo
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  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

  • The life of Hope Solo, American soccer's newest superstar

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