 Solo is regarded as one of the top female goalkeepers in the world and currently holds the U.S. record for most career clean sheets . She was the starting goalkeeper for the majority of the 2007 FIFA Women 's World Cup and helped lead the U.S. national team to the semifinals having given up only two goals in four games , including three consecutive shutouts . After a controversial move made by head coach Greg Ryan to bench Solo in favor of veteran goalkeeper Briana Scurry for the semifinal , in which the United States was defeated 4 – 0 by Brazil , Solo made headlines with post @-@ game remarks that resulted in many teammates shunning her . She later rebounded to help the United States win gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics . During the 2011 FIFA Women 's World Cup , her exceptional skill was highlighted especially during a quarter @-@ final match against Brazil , in which the U.S. defeated Brazil in penalty kicks . Although the team lost to Japan in an intensely close match that ended in penalties , Solo received the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper as well as the Bronze Ball award for her overall performance at the tournament . 
