The document discusses the controversy surrounding US goalkeeper Hope Solo being benched for veteran Briana Scurry for the semifinal match against Brazil at the 2007 Women's World Cup. There are mixed opinions on whether Solo should have been benched, with many feeling Solo would have performed better. Solo's public criticism of the coach's decision also sparked debate, though some supported her for speaking out. The incident highlighted issues within the US women's soccer program.

1. Does Solo Have Any Hope Left?

2. Negative Quotes Positive Quotes Neutral Quotes Google News 'We have moved forward with 20 players who have stood by each other, who have battled for each other…‘ We all can agree Ryan failed his team. But Solo's attacking her teammate was cheap, not brave. ..that still doesn't give Solo the right to take the low road. She ran over Scurry like a two-ton semi. And Scurry has done a lot more for the U.S. team than Solo has. His boneheaded decision to bench goalkeeper Hope Solo for veteran Briana Scurry torpedoed the United States' bid for a third World Cup. Solo was an all star at the University of Washington during her college career and lead the team with the all-time record in shutouts and saves. Her exceptional performance earned her spot on the national team in 2000. "That's a pretty classy response for somebody who has been ostracized by the team." Solo's act just proves you can be right, and wrong, at the same time. More than anything, I'm dismayed that instead of focusing on what should be a fantastic final the world is focused on this crap The silver lining is that US women's soccer has long been almost ignored and this controversy will shed some attention on the sport and will highlight the incredible skill of the US women's team. Google Blog Search Hope has to move on; Solo has to learn her lesson; it is clear she is a hothead. she's a young dumb athlete – what do you expect? Like most young dumb athletes, she hates to lose Solo said what needed to be said, what she said was the truth. In the end, I actually admire Solo for speaking up and speaking about reality. Hope Solo got Screwed by being benched, no doubt It seems all right thinking people understand that Solo got the shaft, In the semi-final against Brazil, U.S. coach Greg Ryan decided to bench goalkeeper Hope Solo in favor of backup veteran keeper Briana Scurry because of her experience with Brazil. Google Video “ if I was in there is no doubt I would have saved those goals…we can’t live in 2004, this is the present” “ it was the wrong decision and I think anyone who knows the game knows that”- Solo Hope Solo is correct, unfortunately some people don’t like hearing the truth. She is a lot better than Scurry. If Hope Solo was the goalie against Brazil the result would be totally different. My name is Hope Solo and I am a goal keeper for the US We are going to need all 21 players to play.

3. Negative Quotes Positive Quotes Neutral Quotes Ask.com Blog Search Goalkeeper Hope Solo's outburst about not playing in the World Cup semifinal was unacceptable to her U.S. teammates. Solo clearly violated one of sport's biggest unwritten rules: Thou shalt not criticize your coach or teammates in public. Any keeper that doesn't think he/she would make those saves isn't a real keeper. This team needs Hope Solo we debate the severity of Solo's indiscretion Focusing on why the US team has stalled in their dominance should be the main focus of the US Soccer Federation Technorati we all feel uncomfortable with what Solo did. I respect her for speaking her mind The decision also reeks of arrogance as Ryan was willing to pit his ‘gut feeling’ against the results that Solo had already produced in the Tournament. By all accounts the Brazilians kicked the crap out of the U.S. and it was going to be their day regardless of who the U.S. netminder was BlogPulse Should Solo have criticized Bri Scurry? No But also shot themselves in the foot by putting Brianna Scurry in the goal when Hope Solo was on a roll-o. In a critical match, to bench your starter who got you here is inexcusable. The US needs Solo, and needs her and the team meshed by next Summer's Olympic games. On all levels, the Women’s World Cup was a failure. That is such a sad commentary following the outpouring of enthusiasm back in 1999.

4. Negative Quotes Positive Quotes Neutral Quotes Icerocket His boneheaded decision to bench young goalkeeper Hope Solo for veteran Briana Scurry torpedoed the United States. Digg 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. we don't blame her On a related and more controversial story, Hope Solo was sidelined by coach Greg Ryan following an outburst before the last game against Brazil. Hope Solo has been the regular goalkeeper for the two time World Champions in the tournament and hasn’t conceded a goal since the United States’ 2-2 draw with North Korea in their first game of the tournament. Embattled Team USA goalie Hope Solo has had a rough week