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I hate the cliche of 'just have fun,' but what I've seen in today's sports, especially with parents, is they put so much pressure on the kids.

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Hope Solo
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: July 30
Association Football Player
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Soccer Player
Richland
Washington
Hope Amelia Solo
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