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Sounders Women sign Solo and Leroux

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The Seattle Sounders Women have signed goalkeeper Hope Solo and forward Sydney Leroux.

RENTON, Wash.The Sounders Women have signed goalkeeper Hope Solo and forward Sydney Leroux, the team announced today.


Solo, 30, is the starting goalkeeper for the United States Women’s National Team. Solo helped lead the women to the FIFA World Cup 2011 Final in Germany and was named the Golden Glove winner of that tournament. She was a member of the 2008 Women’s U.S. Olympic Team that won a gold medal in Beijing and an alternate on the 2004 team in Greece. A native of Richland, Washington, she played for the University of Washington and is a member of the Husky Hall of Fame. Solo is a four-time All-Pac-10 Selection.


“Hope is undoubtedly the best women’s keeper in the game today,” said Sounders General Manager Amy Carnell. “Her signing represents the caliber player Sounders Women’s fans can expect in 2012. As the landscape of women’s soccer continues to evolve, we realize the unique opportunity before us. The addition of Hope Solo and Sydney Leroux sets the tone for what we think will be a very special year for Sounders Women’s soccer.” 


“Sydney is the consummate goal scorer with an incredible attacking attitude,” said Head Coach Michelle French. “She not only shows tireless effort on the offensive side of the ball, but she is very unique in that she prides herself on her defensive recovery and ability to win the ball back.  She makes an impact no matter where she plays on the field.”


Solo and Leroux will be available in conjunction with the Olympic Training Camp schedule as the U.S. Women's National Team prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London.


Visit Facebook.com/sounderswomen for more information.

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