Have Hope

U-20

Hope's POV:

Today the USA U-20 team played their first match of the 2016 World Cup. Y/N was there and I couldn't be more proud.

"Guys it's starting!" Megan said. We all gathered around in the room and watched it.

"Welcome to Papua New Guinea for this years U-20 Women's World Cup. The USA today will be taking on Sweden in their opening match."

"New faces on this USA side. Y/N L/N" They showed her warming up. "more commonly referred to as "Hope Solo's daughter" joined the team a while ago. She is not getting the start to today but will get some playing time and let me tell you this girl is gonna be big."

"With offers from schools like Boston College, UCLA and Stanford and not even 18 yet this kid is something special."

We all watched the game. "Let's go USA." Tobin said. We all laughed at her. 

In the second half the US was going to make a substitution. They were still tied at 0 "It's Y/N." Kelley said. "It's gotta be." 

I looked at her. "She'll play Kelley relax."

"How are you not freaking out right now? You're child might be playing in the U-20 World Cup?"

"Kelley." Tobin said. "Shut up."

Kelley looked back at the TV and pouted. I leaned over to her. "I'm am freaking out I'm just better at hiding it than you are." A small smile formed on her face and I went back to watching the game.

"L/N is checking into the game." We watched her run on to the field. "The game is going to change now. L/N is a very aggressive player if you even see this kid play you will see that." 

Y/N had the ball and passed it to a teammate who was able to score. We all started clapping. 

"And that right there is why everyone whats this girl on the team. She wins the ball and she will help put it in the back of the net."

"Who else wants her besides those schools?" Alex asked.

"The Breakers." I said.

The US won the game 2-0. Y/N had an assist and a goal. They tried to interview her after the game.

"Y/N can we speak with you?" She walked over. "Great game for the US today." She lifted her jersey up and wiped her face. "How are you feeling now that the first game is now?"

"I'm really sweaty." She said putting her jersey back now. "I mean I'm feeling good. Really happy with the performance."

"Do you think you just proved that you should be a starter?"

She shrugged. "I just wanna play. I don't care if its off the bench or in the starting 11." 

I shook my head at her responses.

"She's so-" Ashlyn started.

"Yeah." Sydney finished.

The interviewer laughed a little. "Next game against the host country. Are you guys ready for it?"

"Yeah. We are." She nodded. 

"Confident."

"Yep." She said looking away from the camera.

"Well. Um thank you for your time?" The guy said. 

"Thanks." She walked away.

We all started laughing. "She needs to be coached on interviews." Crystal said.

"Kriegs help her." Meghan said.

We all laughed and went to our rooms. I called her once I got to mine. "Hey kiddo."

"Hey."

"Great game today." I said.

"You watched it?"

"We all did. We're all so proud of you." I smiled. "Your interviews could use some work but other than that you are looking like a pro."

"Thanks." She laughed. "How's everyone doing?"

"They're doing good. Ready for the game in a few days."

"Kick ass for me." 

"I will. You guys better do the same." 

"We will." She said. "I gotta go. Good luck."

"Thanks kid. You too. Be good and stay safe." I said. 

"I will."

"Ok. I love you." I said.

"Love you too." She hung up.

"Aw cute family moment." Carli said.

I rolled my eyes and put my phone down. 

"You're jealous." I said.

"Yeah yeah."

1 person whats the o'solo ship to sail. Don't know if I'll gonna let it set sail.