 On September 16 , 2008 , Solo was one of three national team players allocated to the Saint Louis Athletica in the WPS as part of the 2008 WPS Player Allocation , with the new league slated to begin play in April 2009 . Solo let in six goals in the first four games as Athletica got off to a very slow 0 – 2 – 2 start in their first season . She conceded eight goals in her next 13 games and finished the season with eight shutouts , helping lead the Athletica from the bottom of the standings to finish second place and secure a playoff spot . 
