Hope Solo Speaks

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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. Want to know more? Visit GetUmbo.com and use promo code HOPE15

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

With the men's World Cup starting in mere days, Hope's joined by Crooked Media's Tommy Vietor, host of the "World Corrupt" podcast, to discuss why his particular tournament is surrounded with so much controversy. They get into the corruption that landed the games in Qatar, the humanitarian crisis around the workers that built the infrastructure, the repressive regime that controls the country and what players, teams, and fans can do to stand up in the face of the shameful truth.

Hope's joined by friend, longtime teammate, and brand new FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd to preview the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. First, they talk about Carli's transition into the media world, where she feels like she's a rookie about to perform on the biggest stage. Then, they get into why this is such a difficult situation for the US Men's National Team, who are the youngest in the field. They also examine what we should expect from the favorites (France, Germany, Argentina and Brazil) and the dark horses (Denmark, Senegal, Canada and Spain).

Hope's joined by SXM Pac 12 Radio Host and ESPN College Basketball Analyst Sean Farnham to get us ready for the college hoops season starting next week. They discuss the state of the sport, with NIL and the transfer portal bringing positive and negative changes. Sean also talks about his unique basketball journey as a walk-on at UCLA, and his daughter's current journey as a promising young goalkeeper.

Hope is joined by Grace Vella, founder of Miss Kick, the UK's first all-female soccer brand. They discuss how her athletic dreams being cut short early led her to start the clothing line, how women's soccer has exploded in England over the last few years and how she hopes her company can help feed that growth.

Hope's joined by former NFL defensive lineman Tank Johnson, host of his own podcast "Tackling A New Kingdom". They discuss how getting into trouble during his playing days led to a close friendship with Commissioner Roger Goodell and what both players and executives should learn about each other. Then, the state of safety in today's game, how his opinions have changed and why the refs are still overreacting. What will football look like in 10 years? Finally, they talk about Tank's decades long relationship with Hope's husband and former Washington Huskies teammate Jerramy Stevens.

Hope is joined by Dr. Teimojin Tan, who survived 63 days on his own in the Canadian wilderness on History Channel's ALONE. They discuss his medical and military background, why he lived out of his car during medical school, and the creation of his "Survival Doctors" course to teach everyone basic survival skills. www.survivaldoctors.com

On October 3, former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates concluded an independent investigation into allegations of abuse in women's professional soccer with a 319-page report that revealed a system rife with sexual misconduct and systemic cover-ups. And to Hope Solo, "not one word of the report was f****** surprising." Hear Hope's firsthand accounts of a rotten culture in the NWSL, and an in-depth sitdown with Jennifer Karson-Strauss, director of ESPN's "Truth Be Told: The Fight for Women's Professional Soccer", now streaming on ESPN+. Follow Hope Solo on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3C4EMJqWatch "Truth Be Told: The Fight for Women's Professional Soccer" - https://es.pn/3e8BcG7

On July 31, 2022 England beat Germany 2-1 to win the UEFA Women's European Championship. It was the first major tournament victory for an English team since the 1966 World Cup. On today's episode, Hope is joined by Alessia Russo, one of the stars of the now-iconic squad. They discuss her collegiate career in North Carolina, the run to the title, and the growth of women's football in England.

When your whole life has been dedicated to achieving athletic greatness, what do you do when greatness is no longer possible? Hope's joined by former NFL QB Luke McCown to try to unpack that question. Luke's from a hardcore Texas football family. He played for 13 years in the NFL and struggled to transition when it was time to hang up his cleats. At the same time, Hope and her husband, ten-year NFL TE Jerramy Stevens, never looked back when their careers ended.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of PTSD and suicide. On this edition of HOPE SOLO SPEAKS, Hope is joined by the President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project Jason Kander to discuss his book "Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD" and what can be done about the epidemic of suicides among both veterans and servicepeople on military bases.

Hope is joined by Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim to discuss what Serena Williams has meant to the sport of tennis as she exits the stage. How has her relationship with the fans and media turned from tension to a love affair? What's next for the all-time great?

When Hope was a college athlete, it was considered an NCAA impermissible benefit for a school to provide peanut butter on a bagel. Now, recruits are being offered seven figure deals out of high school. How have we gotten here? Hope's joined by award winning college sports journalist Nicole Auerbach to answer that question, talk about what's next, and how we should feel about the state of play.

Hope is joined by former USMNT star and Fox Sports Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas as they attempt to do the impossible: create a starting XI of the greatest US soccer players of all time, regardless of gender.

Hope opens up about her time in Hope Valley Treatment facility and the circumstances that brought her there.

Hope Solo Speaks returns Thursdays beginning August 18th.

Hope is joined by Olympic Silver medalist and University of Texas women's swimmer Erica Sullivan who recently placed third against Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, in the 500 freestyle at the 2022 Women's NCAA Championships. Although Lia has received a ton of backlash, Erica expresses her support for Lia's journey and shares her own story as an LGBTQ athlete on this week's edition of Hope Solo Speaks.

Hope is joined by NBA and NCAA champion Jason Terry to discuss his outstanding basketball career, defeating LeBron and the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals, and the rise of basketball in his hometown Seattle. Jason also won the NCAA tournament in 1997 and recalls the run his Arizona Wildcats made to become champions, and how that victory in particular holds one of the most special moments of his life.

Hope is joined by former No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft Ryan Leaf, and Los Angeles Rams Mental Health Clinician Dr. Carrie Hastings to discuss the importance of mental health in life and athletics. Ryan shares his story of how mental health derailed his entire career. He's now an advocate for destigmatizing mental health. Dr. Hastings discusses how she's helped the Super Bowl Champion L.A. Rams and other athletes on seeking better ways to take care of their mental health.

Hope is joined by U.S. Paralympian Swimmer, Haven Shepherd, to discuss her life as an amputee athlete, surviving a family suicide bombing, and her path to becoming an incredible swimmer, model, and motivational speaker. Hear how Haven overcame the many obstacles she faced in life and is now embracing her journey all the way to the Olympics. Plus, Hope discusses how her own story has been perceived throughout her career.

On the debut episode, Hope lays out why she feels heartbroken and disappointed by the USWNT's equal pay settlement with US Soccer. Longtime teammate and friend, Carli Lloyd, joins the conversation to discuss the work that's left to do to repair the wrongs, rebuilding the culture of the team, and her life after retirement.

World Cup Champion and Olympic star Hope Solo guarded Team USA's net for more than 200 matches, but she's anything but guarded in these conversations. On Hope Solo Speaks, she'll dive into important issues in sports and beyond with influential voices throughout all industries. From equal pay, to motherhood, to changing trends in sports, nothing is off-limits on Hope Solo Speaks.