{"id":672217,"date":"2026-05-15T23:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T23:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/672217\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T23:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T23:44:16","slug":"hope-solo-returns-to-the-soccer-tournament-with-two-teams-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/672217\/","title":{"rendered":"Hope Solo returns to The Soccer Tournament with two teams in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — Former US soccer goalkeeper Hope Solo has played on the sport’s biggest stages. The World Cup. The Olympics. Solo is a champion and ranks playing in TST, The Soccer Tournament<\/a>, up there with the best of the best.<\/p>\n

“It’s one of the best experiences of soccer I’ve ever been a part of,” she said.<\/p>\n

When Solo participated in TST 2025<\/a>, it was the first time she competed at any level since 2016.<\/p>\n

“This tournament will bring people out of the gate that never thought they’d be pulled back in,” she said.”<\/p>\n

For Solo, it’s not just about the sport. It’s personal, too.<\/p>\n

RELATED | These teams took home last year’s $1 million prize<\/a><\/p>\n

“I was so proud in the end because somehow, someway I got it done,” Solo said. “My kids were really proud.”<\/p>\n

The 44-year old lives in the Asheville area with her husband and two children.<\/p>\n

“I looked pretty cool for them,” Solo said.<\/p>\n

In one of her team’s matches, Solo saved a penalty kick. Solo FC made it to the quarterfinal round in 2025. She says TST reignited her love for the game.<\/p>\n

“Just being around the youth, just being around these players with so much drive and passion again,” she said.<\/p>\n

Solo FC will have two teams at TST 2026. A women’s team and a mixed team. Each group has a chance to win the $1 million cash prize.<\/p>\n

Solo plans to play and function as her club’s general manager.<\/p>\n

“You can’t turn it down because it truly does bring people together,” she said.<\/p>\n

TST 2026 will take place at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary from May 27 to June 1.<\/p>\n

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