How I handled being Short, and a Goalkeeper When I was 12 years old my parents took me to watch the US Women’s National Soccer team. We had seats right behind the goal. I sat there and watched Hope Solo play, and told my parents, “One day that will be me.” Just like every good goalkeeper, I had dreams, and I had goals I wanted to achieve. I loved the game, and that has never changed. As time went on I quit growing, and became a “short” goalkeeper. Along with this I watched