{"product_id":"hope-solo","title":"Hope Solo","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHope Solo – World's Best Goalkeeper 2013 | IFFHS LEGEND\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003eHope Solo is considered one of the most iconic goalkeepers in the history of women's football. In 2013, the American keeper confirmed her status as a global benchmark by winning the title of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eWorld's Best Goalkeeper awarded by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History \u0026amp; Statistics)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the second consecutive year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003eThis international distinction is awarded following a vote by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003ethe IFFHS editorial board and football experts from over 70 countries\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing all footballing continents. It annually recognizes the goalkeeper who has made her mark on the season through her performances, consistency, and influence on the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"1987\" data-section-id=\"14c8mz3\"\u003eA season marked by courage and a return to the top\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eThe year 2013, however, began with a difficult period for Hope Solo. In March, the American goalkeeper had to undergo \u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003esurgery on her left wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e, an injury that kept her off the field for several months and notably deprived her of the traditional \u003cstrong data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2307\"\u003eAlgarve Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Portugal with the United States national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2370\"\u003eBut true to her competitive nature, Hope Solo made a spectacular comeback during the summer. She returned to her best level with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eSeattle Reign FC\u003c\/strong\u003e, a club playing in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2582\" data-start=\"2548\"\u003eNational Women’s Soccer League\u003c\/strong\u003e, before once again becoming a key player for the American national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2658\"\u003eThanks to her decisive performances, her imposing presence in the box, and her natural leadership, she managed to convince IFFHS voters and thus retained her world title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2855\" data-section-id=\"bjp0y2\"\u003eHigh-level international competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3013\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003eThe 2013 ranking for the world's best goalkeeper was marked by exceptional competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3457\" data-start=\"3015\"\u003eGermany's \u003cstrong data-end=\"3045\" data-start=\"3027\"\u003eNadine Angerer\u003c\/strong\u003e, then 35 years old, finished in second place after a remarkable season. Goalkeeper for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003e1. FFC Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong data-end=\"3186\" data-start=\"3169\"\u003eBrisbane Roar\u003c\/strong\u003e, she led the German national team to victory in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3289\" data-start=\"3252\"\u003e2013 Women's European Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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