 During the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, her exceptional skill was highlighted especially during a quarter-final match against Brazil, which the U.S. won on penalty kicks.Although the team lost to Japan in a 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.Following her performance at the 2011 World Cup, Solo participated in the television show "Dancing with the Stars" and posed for various magazines, most notably the "Body Issue" of "ESPN The Magazine".