US Women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo has been handed a six month suspension on the back of comments she made after the US team were eliminated from the Olympic Games at the quarter final stage by Sweden.
Sweden battled the US to a 1-1 draw after extra time, before prevailing 4-3 on penalites – but an infuriated Solo speaking after the game, described the Swedes as ‘cowards’ for defending throughout the tie.
US National Team Goalkeeper Hope Sole Receives Six Month Suspension For Saying The Swedish Team Were 'Cowards' After They Eliminated The US