Hope Solo, the US women's soccer goalkeeper, was benched for the semifinal match against Brazil in favor of Briana Scurry. After the US lost 4-0, Solo criticized the coach's decision, saying she could have done a better job. As a result, she was removed from the team and not allowed to play in the final consolation match or attend the game. Her comments divided opinions, with some seeing her as brave for speaking out and others feeling she was being selfish and counterproductive.

1. Hope Solo has Media Angry but Fans Admiring her Words

2. “ In my head, I’m like, I am solo in the goal, I am alone in the goal.” “ You have the coolest name in soccer.” “ Soccer’s a team sport, there ain’t no solo in soccer.” Google Video “ Of course, it can be argued back and forth on whether Brazil would have beaten USA regardless, but if she did not make the comment about doing a better job making those saves, then most people would agree with her comments that Coach Ryan made a mistake to take out Solo, and put in Scurry. ” “ So Hope Solo will not be in uniform for the last consolation World Cup game in China. She will not be allowed to watch it in person. This is a decision from Greg Ryan that does not have my support. And, if indeed the team did not appreciate Hope Solo’s candid remarks, their collective response was to abandon her. That is disconcerting.” “ Ryan said he made the decision to leave Solo off the team after meeting with the team's leaders. Kristine Lilly, who is playing in her fifth World Cup, said Solo "going public has affected the whole group, and having her with us would still be a distraction." Google Blog Search “ Solo's MySpace page , which seems genuine, also reveals that she's single and has, at time of posting, 1675 friends. Send her a message of support, Piesfolk. She could use it.” “ Greg Ryan, after the U.S.’s 4-0 loss to Brazil in the Women’s World Cup, really ought to go down as one of the dumber coaches in history, and if he doesn’t, it will only be because of the profile of his sport. Solo thinks so too, and amid the caterwauling that she’s betraying the team and speaking out of turn, does it even matter that she’s 1,000 percent right?” “ What I can't understand is why so many people consider Solo's remarks refreshing and brave, instead of selfish and counterproductive.” Google News Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes

3. No neutral comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine “ I completely agree with what Solo said. Although, she may have taken a shot at Scurry, she said what was on her mind and, I think, the only reason her team didn't back her up is because after seeing what happened to Solo, they were afraid that Ryan would do the same thing to them. Solo said what was on her mind and I completely admire her for that. She didn't sit back and take crap like that when she knew she could have done a better job. As a player, she is one of my heroes.” “ You remember the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of --they finished third at the women's World Cup after the U.S. coach made the bizarre decision to bench his starting goalie, Hope Solo, who he had ridden to two straight undefeated years in favor of 36-year-old former star Briana Scurry. Coach Ryan's explanation, that Scurry had a better lifetime record against Brazil, was basically the same argument Mr. Burns used in substituting Homer for Daryl Strawberry ("But skip, I'm five-for-five with five home runs!").” BlogPulse “ Leah “Ashley” Rosenbaum Vs. Hope (4 games): 18 K, 3 E, 40 ATT, 5 BA” No positive comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine No negative comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine Technorati “ Ahead of Thursday’s semifinal against Brazil, U.S. coach Greg Ryan has switched goalies, inserting the 36-year-old veteran Briana Scurry and pulling Hope Solo, who had been in the nets throughout this World Cup and not allowed a goal in the last 300 minutes. ” “ Her name is Hope Solo . Is there a better possible name for a female goal keeper? I don't think it's possible. She must have changed her name to suit her career. Either that or she had a name like Hope Gronkowski before she married Han.” “ It will be hard for Solo to reconcile with her team, and rumors are circulating that the players have shunned Solo, not allowing her to eat with them . And the question looms: will Hope Solo be allowed to compete for her country in the 2008 Olympics ?” Ask.com Blog Search Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes

4. “ Ryan said Solo would not play against Norway, and would not attend the game. Team officials said Saturday she remained in China making it likely she will return with the team.” “ Embattled Team USA goalie Hope Solo has had a rough week... First she gets benched for a goalie who hadn't played in three months and then she has to take heat for speaking out about her displeasure . Well Hope, here's to hoping next week is better for you - And to get you off on a good start we're naming you our Hottie Lounge Hottie of the Day !” “ I watched her interview make the rounds on ESPN several times after the game was over and became increasingly disappointed each time I heard her bark those disparaging words. Publicly calling out your coach, no matter how wrong he was, isn't a good idea; nor is slighting your teammate--especially if she is one of the most decorated keepers in the world.” Digg No comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine No comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine No comments about Hope Solo found using this search engine Icerocket Neutral Quotes Positive Quotes Negative Quotes