How to watch Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer: Release date, plot, and more

Netflix’s latest Untold docu-series titled Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer was released on September 3, 2024. The episode delves into the story of one of the most polarizing figures in US football, Hope Solo.

Solo was an integral part of the US Women’s National Team from 2000 to 2016, during which time she won two Olympic gold medals and the World Cup. However, the legendary goalkeeper claims that her termination from the national team was due to her stark support of equal pay among women.

Despite her contributions to US soccer, Hope Solo ended her career as a polarizing figure, and her time on the team was marked with controversy. The episode delves into her actions as well as her hard-hitting interviews that were aimed at gender equality.

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer is available to watch on Netflix

Hope Solo made 54 domestic appearances for the Seattle Reign from 2013-2016 and also played for her national team in multiple major competitions.

Regardless, Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer delves into the controversial part of her career. For example, after the US’s loss to Sweden at the 2016 Rio Olympics, she was embroiled in a huge controversy when she called the Swedish team a ‘bunch of cowards’ due to their playing style.

Furthermore, Solo has also repeatedly spoken out in favor of equality in terms of football salaries. The player believed that women football stars deserve to be on the same footing as their male counterparts, and one hard-hitting interview allegedly led to her contract being terminated, back in 2016.

The documentary, in addition to focussing on her antics, also delved into her rise as a footballer. It delved into her childhood in Richland, Washington, which was heavily influenced by her father. Jeffrey Solo was a US Army veteran who was part of the Vietnam War and trained his daughter from the beginning.

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer also delved into the adversities in her childhood, as Solo grew up in a military household and had a natural interest in football right from the start. This also translated to disciplinary issues growing up, as the player was even arrested due to driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, and misdemeanor child abuse.

Her past also had an impact on her treatment by the U.S. Soccer Federation, and her outspoken support of gender equality further compounded matters. Of course, the player has always stood by her comments and believed it was her duty towards other female players to fight for equality in the sport.

Hence, by itself, the documentary is not merely about soccer. It also delves into Solo’s childhood and offers a detailed look into the kind of adversities that contributed to her perspective. The documentary also offers an insight into the lack of equality in terms of gender pay in soccer, which led to the premature end of a promising career.

Hence, the episode is not merely a must-watch for fans of soccer. It can also prove to be an interesting watch for women in general and those who wish to know more about the gender inequalities rampant in the sport.

Regardless, Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer is available to stream on Netflix, which it released on September 3, 2024.