Hope Solo Speaks

Goodbye, For Now Apr 20, 2023

Hope shares her thoughts on the last year of making this podcast and thanks her fans.

Get Out Of Your Kid’s Way (with Jason Cole) Apr 13, 2023

Hope's joined by longtime sportswriter and author Jason Cole to talk about his new book "Shut Up, Your Kid Is Not That Great". Don't let the title fool you, it's a book filled with advice and anecdotes to help parents learn how to let their kids live their own life. They discuss over-parenting, giving your kids freedom, lessons from John Elway's dad and much more.

Women’s Basketball Breaks Through (with Nicole Auerbach) Apr 06, 2023

Hope's joined by SiriusXM and The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach to break down all the storylines coming out of a truly historic Women's Final Four. It had everything: star power, great coaches, controversy and even political fallout.

Making the Story of My Life (with Christine Crokos) Mar 30, 2023

How do you trust someone to recreate the story of your life, on film, with someone else in your shoes? Hope sits down with Christine Crokos, an award-winning film and TV director, whom Hope selected to turn her life story into a Hollywood biopic. They discuss the state of the film industry today, the experience of being a female director in a male-dominated field, and the process of taking someone's life and turning into a movie, honestly and accurately.

The World Cup of Baseball (with CJ Nitkowski) Mar 23, 2023

Hope's joined by longtime MLB pitcher and host of SiriusXM's Loud Outs podcast CJ Nitkowski to discuss the World Baseball Classic and why it was such a huge success. They talk about the history of the tournament, how it compares to the World Cup, what it means for global baseball, and the thrilling conclusion we saw in the championship between USA and Japan.

American Sports in the Age of Legal Betting (with John Ourand) Mar 16, 2023

Hope's joined by John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal to discuss how the legalization of sports betting has changed how sports are presented and covered. Are more people tuning in for gambling coverage or turned off by it?

International Women’s Day (with Judy Burnett) Mar 09, 2023

Hope is celebrating International Women's Day by talking to the most important and impactful woman in her life...her mom Judy. They discuss her boundary-breaking life, from earning a black belt in karate, to become the first female corrections officer at a male prison, to working at a nuclear power plant and much more.

Fight For Your Rights (with Alexandra Gómez Bruinewoud) Mar 02, 2023

Hope's joined by FIFPRO Senior Legal Counsel Alexandra Gómez Bruinewoud to discuss her organization and how they've been leading the way in the battle for players rights around the soccer world. They also talk about the shocking story of Icelandic national team star Sara Björk's fight to get paid by Olympique Lyonnais after she got pregnant.

WNBA in the Spotlight (with Terrika Foster-Brasby) Feb 23, 2023

Hope is joined by ESPN WNBA Reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby to check in on the league during a pivotal and fascinating off-season. They talk about the dueling superteams in New York and Las Vegas, what cities are next for expansion, allegations of financial impropriety in certain franchises and what Hope's hometown Seattle Storm will look like after Sue Bird's retirement.

Football & Fungi (with Jake Plummer) Feb 16, 2023

After ten seasons as an NFL QB, Jake Plummer has officially traded quarterbacking for cordyceps.. He joins Hope to talk a little Super Bowl and a lot of Lion's Mane, as they discuss his new career, his new passion, and his new calling as a professional mushroom farmer. Hear Jake discuss how his company UMBO aims to bring the benefits of mushrooms front and center in the world of mainstream medicine, for pain relief, prevention, and so much more.

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The American Boys of Leeds (with Graham Smyth) Feb 09, 2023

Hope sits down with Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post to discuss the exit of Leeds United's American-born manager Jesse Marsch, the fates of the three American players on the club - USMNT captain Tyler Adams, Brendan Aaronson, and Weston McKinnie - and the talks of Marsch taking over the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup.

Taking a Stand (with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf & Joslyn Rose Lyons) Feb 02, 2023

Hope's joined by basketball legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, subject of Showtime's brand new documentary "STAND", as well as the director Joslyn Rose Lyons. They discuss Mahmoud's life, from poverty in Mississippi to NBA stardom, and how his controversial decision to protest the National Anthem led to the end of his career.

Postpartum Depression, and Fighting the Stigma (with Dr. Clayton Shuman & Dr. Alex Friedman Peahl) Jan 26, 2023

Hope's joined by Dr. Clayton Shuman and Dr. Alex Friedman Peahl, who helped lead the 2022 study, "Postpartum Depression and Associated Risk Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic." They discuss the stigma around postpartum depression, how we can improve diagnosis and treatment and what expecting parents should understand about the challenges they might face once their baby is born.

Equal Pay for Team USA (with Brian Hess) Jan 19, 2023

Hope's Joined by Brian Hess, Executive Director of the Sports Fan Coalition, to discuss the process behind getting the Equal Pay for Team USA Act signed into law by President Biden earlier this month. They also talk about how SFC came into existence and winning fights where they're the "David" vs "Goliaths" like the NFL and US Olympic Committee.

US Soccer Exposed (with Eric Wynalda) Jan 12, 2023

Hope's joined by US Soccer Hall of Famer and SiriusXM FC's Eric Wynalda to dig into all the drama surrounding Greg Berhalter, the Reyna family and United States Soccer as a whole. They cover the allegations towards Berhalter and both Claudio and Danielle Reyna, and why everyone involved comes out looking bad. Then, they go back in time to when they both ran for US Soccer Federation President in 2018 and the fallout that's still being felt today. What's at the heart of the dysfunction? Hope and Eric hold nothing back.

A World Cup Final for the Ages (with Lori Chalupny) Dec 19, 2022

Hope's joined by fellow 2015 World Cup champion Lori Chalupny to talk about Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup in an instant classic vs France. They break down the game from start to finish, with France's no-show in the first half, Angel Di Maria's inspiring performance, Kylian Mbappe's heroics at the end and a crowing achievement for Leo Messi. Also, the lessons Lori has learned as a coach and how her career culminating with a championship mirrors Messi's.

World Cup Final & Remembering Grant Wahl (with Heather O’Reilly) Dec 15, 2022

Hope's joined by longtime USWNT teammate and friend Heather O'Reilly. Heather's in Qatar as part of the FIFA Legends five-a-side tournament and was in attendance for the Morocco vs France semifinal matchup. They discuss what she's been doing for the last few years of her career, including time on an amateur Irish team to get a chance to play in the Champions League, as well as being the mother of two young boys. Then they remember the late Grant Wahl, an icon of the US soccer community, who was important in both of their lives and careers. Finally, thoughts on the World Cup so far, Heather's impressions of the USMNT, and what they're looking forward to in a star-studded Final with Leo Messi's Argentina vs Kylian Mbappe's France.

What’s next for the USMNT? (with Lesle Gallimore & Amy Griffin) Dec 08, 2022

Hope's joined by longtime University of Washington HC Lesle Gallimore, alongside 1991 Women's World Cup Champion Amy Griffin, to discuss everything going on in the 2022 World Cup. Amy just returned from Qatar and talks all about her experiences there, which included watching the US Men's National Team lose to the Netherlands. What can we take from their impressive run to the knockout rounds and what needs to change to go further in 2026? Also, all three give their thoughts on the most interesting stories moving forward in the tournament. Finally, they reminisce about their favorite World Cup memories, which included all of them together in Germany for the defining moment of Hope's career.

The USMNT Breakthrough (with Tiffany Shine) Dec 01, 2022

The US Men's National Team is into the Round 16 and Hope's celebrating with longtime friend, former Indiana soccer player and diehard fan Tiffany Shine. They discuss how this US team is a turning point for men's soccer in the country, whether they have enough star power to make a real run, the coaching of Gregg Berhalter and why Tyler Adams is such a great captain.

USMNT Reactions and Looking Ahead to England (with Michelle Akers) Nov 23, 2022

Hope begins her World Cup coverage joined by the great Michelle Akers. They discuss the US team's 1-1 draw vs Wales in the first game, and how this squad can build off their terrific early play, while fixing the disappointing second half as they look ahead to a huge match vs England on Friday. They also reflect on Michelle's legendary career, how she helped set the standard for the US Women's teams that came after her, and what Hope learned during their time training together.

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