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USWNT legend Hope Solo enters 'Solo FC' into TST 2025, set to compete against Heather O'Reilly's US Women squad for $1M 7v7 title

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U.S. women's national team legend Hope Solo has announced that she is creating and entering her own team into The Soccer Tournament (TST) 2025 this summer in Cary, North Carolina.The 7v7 World Championship event with a $1 million prize <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/tst-announces-women-tournament-expansion-moving-from-eight-team-field-to-16-ahead-of-2025-edition/blt6b65484623d65f5c" target="_self">will sport a 16-team field this summer</a>, double the size from the 2024 event that saw <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/uswnt-heather-o-reilly-leads-us-women-to-usd1m-prize-at-tst-2024/blt6077fcf1e94d1799" target="_self">U.S. legend Heather O'Reilly lead her team to glory in the tournament.</a>Solo, who won two Gold Medals and a FIFA World Cup title with the USWNT, will return to the field with “Solo FC" marking her first return to the pitch in competitive fashion since 2016.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"I am incredibly excited not only to enter Solo FC in The Soccer Tournament but also make my comeback to the field at one of the most exciting events in soccer right now,” Solo said. “TST has done some amazing things to grow the game for women and I’m proud to be a part of it. I’m as competitive as ever, and I can’t wait to unveil the team that will win the $1 million grand prize.” The former goalkeeper's squad will consist of current and former professionals, as well as collegiate athletes, while player announcements for Solo FC will be made at a later date via official team and TST social media accounts.“We are excited to welcome one of the greatest women’s soccer players of all time to Cary,” said TST Founder and CEO Jon Mugar. “Watching Hope take the field again will get fans on their feet and add another layer of excitement to TST.”<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HOPE SOLO IS PLAYING IN TST!!!!!!!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hopesolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hopesolo</a> went on <a href="https://twitter.com/InsideTBTandTST?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InsideTBTandTST</a> to break down what her team (Solo FC) will look like, her decision to play again and more! FULL INTERVIEW with Hope🧤⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9MTE5Y2EGb">https://t.co/9MTE5Y2EGb</a> <a href="https://t.co/P9gbfWqMgk">pic.twitter.com/P9gbfWqMgk</a>— TST (@TST7v7) <a href="https://twitter.com/TST7v7/status/1886447048339169743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Speaking exclusively to INDIVISA, Solo added and shared her excitement for the coming months."Can't wait to debut the most dynamic, diverse, and dedicated team that women's soccer has ever seen -- Solo FC," she said. "It's only fitting that I make my return to soccer at the most bada*s tournament in the world where people from all walks of life can enjoy the beautiful game in a spectacular and pulse-pounding new format."And Solo is clearly motivated to compete."Solo FC will be compiled with players willing to fight, willing to play with one another, willing to play for one another, and will be pure of passion and joy," she said. "We will work down to our bones, and leave it all on the field. The Solo FC logo represents that commitment. I hope you come to love Solo FC and our players' individual journeys. Get to know us and our team."

WHAT SOLO SAID

Solo will be competing against former teammates O'Reilly, Carli Lloyd and Ali Krieger among others in the competition.

DID YOU KNOW?

TST 2025 returns at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC this June. Men's group play begins June 4-5, and women's group play June 5-6.The Men’s Knockout Round of 32 and Round of 16 matches will both take place on June 6, while quarterfinal and semifinal matches for both events will be played June 7-8.Both the Men's and Women's tournaments will conclude on June 9, with a $1 million prize in each respective bracket being awarded to the competition champions.

WHAT NEXT FOR TST?

USWNT legend Hope Solo enters 'Solo FC' into TST 2025, set to compete against Heather O'Reilly's US Women squad for $1M 7v7 title | Goal.com

The former U.S. goalkeeper will be pitted against her former teammates in the 7v7 competition this June

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