The backups find themselves vying for the starting spot going into the SheBelieves Cup finale against France on Tuesday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Upon returning from shoulder surgery in April 2011, Hope Solo reclaimed her spot as the U.S. national team's No. 1 in goal. From that point on, whether it was Pia Sundhage, Tom Sermanni or Jill Ellis calling the shots, jotting down Solo's name was the easiest part of any U.S. lineup sheet.
Over the next five years, from Solo's return through the 2016 Olympics, the two-time World Cup Golden Glove winner got the nod 106 times.