Hope Solo: 'My life is happy'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Hope Solo diffused the drama surrounding her personal life as the gold medal-winning U.S. women's soccer team prepared for an exhibition match against Ireland.
"My life is great," the goalkeeper said. "My life is happy."
Solo made her first appearance with the national team since she was married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens in Washington state on Nov. 13, a day after his arrest at a party for domestic violence. A judge determined there wasn't enough evidence to hold Stevens, but the matter remained under investigation.
Solo spoke after a workout with her fellow U.S. teammates at Portland's downtown Jeld-Wen Field. The national team plays Ireland on Wednesday night on its U.S. appreciation tour following a 2-1 victory over Japan in the final match at the London Games.
"It's unfortunate what the media can do to judge before the facts are out there. It's hard to see, but it's a hard truth, and it's part of life," she said. "I'm happy. I'm happily married. I would never stand for domestic violence. I've never been hit in my life."
Solo has had a stellar career with the national team, helping the team to two straight Olympic gold medals. But she's never shied from attention: From her Twitter criticism of former national team member Brandi Chastain during the London Games to appearing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars."
Police say that they were called to a disturbance at a home in Kirkland, a Seattle suburb, in the early morning hours on Nov. 12. Solo and her brother blamed a disturbance on three unknown men. Officers maintained they had probable cause to arrest Stevens because they observed evidence of an altercation, including a cut on Solo's elbow, and his admission that the two had argued, according to court documents.
The next day, Solo and Steven were married. Solo, 31, posted a smiling photo of herself with Stevens, 33, to Twitter two days later.
Stevens was selected with the No. 28 pick of the 2002 draft by the Seahawks after a stellar career at Washington. But he also was involved in incidents away from football that included reckless driving charges for crashing into a nursing home.
His best season with the Seahawks as in 2005 when he started a career-high 12 games and had 45 receptions as the Seahawks won the NFC championship.
Solo also went to Washington. The two started dating following the London Games.
"Like I said, we're happy, and ultimately that's all that matters," she said.
Wednesday's match is the sixth of the U.S. team's Fan Tribute Tour.
Jill Ellis, women's development director for U.S. soccer, is coaching the U.S. team against Ireland. Former Australian national team coach Tom Sermanni takes over the national team in January, replacing Olympic coach Pia Sundhage, who stepped down.
Ireland and the United States will play again Glendale, Ariz., on Dec. 1 as the tour continues.
"My life is great," the goalkeeper said. "My life is happy."
Solo made her first appearance with the national team since she was married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens in Washington state on Nov. 13, a day after his arrest at a party for domestic violence. A judge determined there wasn't enough evidence to hold Stevens, but the matter remained under investigation.
Solo spoke after a workout with her fellow U.S. teammates at Portland's downtown Jeld-Wen Field. The national team plays Ireland on Wednesday night on its U.S. appreciation tour following a 2-1 victory over Japan in the final match at the London Games.
"It's unfortunate what the media can do to judge before the facts are out there. It's hard to see, but it's a hard truth, and it's part of life," she said. "I'm happy. I'm happily married. I would never stand for domestic violence. I've never been hit in my life."
Solo has had a stellar career with the national team, helping the team to two straight Olympic gold medals. But she's never shied from attention: From her Twitter criticism of former national team member Brandi Chastain during the London Games to appearing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars."
Police say that they were called to a disturbance at a home in Kirkland, a Seattle suburb, in the early morning hours on Nov. 12. Solo and her brother blamed a disturbance on three unknown men. Officers maintained they had probable cause to arrest Stevens because they observed evidence of an altercation, including a cut on Solo's elbow, and his admission that the two had argued, according to court documents.
The next day, Solo and Steven were married. Solo, 31, posted a smiling photo of herself with Stevens, 33, to Twitter two days later.
Stevens was selected with the No. 28 pick of the 2002 draft by the Seahawks after a stellar career at Washington. But he also was involved in incidents away from football that included reckless driving charges for crashing into a nursing home.
His best season with the Seahawks as in 2005 when he started a career-high 12 games and had 45 receptions as the Seahawks won the NFC championship.
Solo also went to Washington. The two started dating following the London Games.
"Like I said, we're happy, and ultimately that's all that matters," she said.
Wednesday's match is the sixth of the U.S. team's Fan Tribute Tour.
Jill Ellis, women's development director for U.S. soccer, is coaching the U.S. team against Ireland. Former Australian national team coach Tom Sermanni takes over the national team in January, replacing Olympic coach Pia Sundhage, who stepped down.
Ireland and the United States will play again Glendale, Ariz., on Dec. 1 as the tour continues.
I have no doubt they'll end up down here in Floriduh.
She accused her DWTS partner Maxium slapping her now she says she's never been hit. So which claim is the lie?
Just read a news flash that hubby was arrested today (Wed 11/28) in Florida for violation probation. Seriously, how can you be "happy" with someone who simply cannot, will not follwo the laws? So long as she's with him, I have no HOPE for Hope.
Well good luck Hope!  It never says good things about your marraige if the cops show up at your house the day before you say "I do" .   Im thinkin thats a HUGE red flag............KOMO ought to do a follow up story 5, 10, 15 years down the road, just to see how "happy" you still are.    Im thinking you are a abused, divorced, single mother........
Article says they both went to Washington. I have never heard of UW referred that way before.
Your life is but how about that marriage... your hubby is in trouble twice in a month! ... tabloids are going to have a field day....
...and I hope you got a prenuptial agreement ...Mrs Hope Solo
A lot more trouble ahead for these two. We're coming up on a train wreck, folks...nothing to see here..move along.Â
Didn't Solo claim that the dancing with stars guy slapped her? Yet she says "I'm happy. I'm happily married. I would never stand for domestic violence. I've never been hit in my life."
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By the way Sope,your husbands in jail again.If he would of stayed here he would be busted for pot at his house.hi
wouldnt,wouldnt of been busted
Hahaha!!! Stevens just got arrested in Florida for a probation violation related to weed! What a winner!!!
Thank goodness they (he) decided not to reside in Washington.
All aboard the crazy train.
Hope you are such a disappointment, Stevens is such a loser with a CAPITAL L.  You just have not smelled the roses yet. You will soon see how he really is. You appeared to be so much more smarter than you are,. You must of had a trouble childhood to want someone like JS. Take a look at his record all those people and court cases cannot be wrong. Go to counseling before he kicks you as*!Â
@blowfish You are assuming that she is any better than he is. From all I have read about her, she isn't.
Why give her more time then KOMO...leave the poor girl alone. She's happy, don't you get it? She obviously likes the party lifestyle, the rowdy friends, the drama. I won't take anything away from someone who falls madly in love at first sight and decides to get married w/in a couple months, I've got many friends who, back in the 80's and 90's were finding their true loves on the internet, or dating services, but of all the couples I've seen that happen to in the past 25 years (I've been married 26 myself), not a one has survived past the 5 year mark, not a one.Â
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But when a news station sticks a camera and a microphone in someone's face and expects a statement, do they really believe they'll get an honest answer? I wish Hope and Jerramy happiness, true happiness, in their marriage and life, but knowing HIS past and the events that unfolded recently, I don't believe this young woman can understand what marriage is all about. She won't be able to change what's already there, she either best accept it, or run away fast.Â
How does this get to be front page news? The majority of the comments suggest shes not liked here so why splash her business on the news.I hope she moves so she isnt associated with Washington.Please Sope Holo,move away.
What a thick headed girl........... I know your happy, until that moment comes. I do not have to know you personally, to know that you have a low self esteem, and feel the need to protect your man. There is not one women who wants to let the world know that her marriage is like this. Every women wants the fairy tale that they dreamed of. I can tell you that you will not get it until you work on yourself. You don't have to be embarrass that this is your marriage, unless you stay. You are your own arkitek in life, design it to fit you.
I thought your 15 minutes was already over...
 @Windowseat She's the goal keeper for the US National team and Seattle local... not sure that qualifies for a 15 minute comment.Â
Just wait. You'll be a happy battered wife.
So was Whitney Houston some of the time.
Yawn
Hope Solo is a blow hard. Â She has had more than one outburst that has got her into trouble. Â No surprise that she ended up with Stevens. Â Â
I never thought she was a good role model for young girls because of her mouth. Â Now she is married to this clown, and I can only imagine the headlines we will be reading about them in the future. Â
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Hope, you are a crazy person who is openly inviting violence into your home. For your sake, I 'hope' you can both seek counseling so that you have a shot at a normal relationship, but I just don't see that happening. Good luck.
I can be happy for you
Only a matter of time. My idea of happy is not getting slapped around and finding myself in court the day before the ceremony.
 @d_2 Exactly.  What a great role model she is for young girls. Â
Maybe she likes getting beat.
DO NOT use sports figures as Role models. She will lie to protect her new hubby what do you expect ! and for Stevens, He is definitly no role model.
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
Hmm so basically admitted she lied about Maksim C. and her coach in her "Tell All" Â maybe they should sue her for defamation !
KOMO. Please stop trying to build up these disfunctional losers!
Well are you moving to Florida?
Liar, liar. And hubby has always been the perfect, role-model citizen. Yeah, right.
I'm sure Nicole Brown Simpson was happy for a while too. I see this not ending well for her.
*sigh*
Who cares, real people have bigger fish to fry.
@Tacobender50 Why did you click on the article then?
 @Shelly  @Tacobender50 To leave an inane comment
 @Larry*X*K  @Shelly  @Tacobender50 Hey, me too!
"I've never been hit in my life."Â She owes an apology to her dancing with the stars co-star since she told the media he slapped her.
 @LaceyJ You're right, KOMO missed that story.
She loves the drama.
@Tacobender50 I remember reading it on TMZ and normally I wouldn't trust that source but her reps confirmed it and said she was standing by her statement. Obviously one of her statements is a lie.