Hope Solo Speaks

A Cup Stained in Blood (with Tommy Vietor)

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.

2022 World Cup Preview (with Carli Lloyd)

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).

College Hoops & Being a Goalkeeper Parent (with Sean Farnham)

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.

Building a Brand, Changing a Sport (with Grace Vella)

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.

The Past, Present and Future of Football (with Tank Johnson)

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.

How to Survive (with Dr. Teimojin Tan)

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

The NWSL Scandal, and Exposing a Rotten Culture (with Jennifer Karson-Strauss)

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

Lioness Roar (with Alessia Russo)

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.

Stepping Away (with Luke McCown)

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.

Mental Health and the Military (with Jason Kander)

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.