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Tagged: World Cup

7:50am

Fri July 15, 2011
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Sports with Art Thiel

U.S. Women go for World Cup title, former UW star at goalie

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Credit Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

She's dealt with a lot of drama on and off the soccer field. But former University of Washington star Hope Solo is at the top of her game as the United States Women's soccer team prepares to take on Japan for the World Cup title this Sunday.

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12:40pm

Thu July 14, 2011
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Preview: Former UW goalie helps U.S. Women reach World Cup final

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Credit Martin Meissner / AP Photo

She was a star at the University of Washington, and now goalie Hope Solo has been instrumental in getting the U.S. Women's Soccer Team to the World Cup final. After a dramatic shootout win over Brazil last weekend, the U.S. beat France Wednesday 3-1. Solo and the rest of her teammates will face Japan in the final on Sunday.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel met Hope Solo at the Beijing Olympics and will share some of his insights about her drive and determination tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here tomorrow for a blog of our conversation.

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