Twelve days after Hope Solo called Sweden “cowards” after they beat the U.S. in the Olympic quarterfinals, the U.S. federation has punished her with the combination of a six-month suspension and a terminated contract.
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Hope Solo calls victorious Sweden “cowards” after U.S. women’s worst ever tournament finish
The U.S. women’s team lost to Sweden and former coach Pia Sundhage in the Olympic quarterfinals, marking the team’s worst ever tournament finish and the first time they have failed to medal at the Olympics. After losing the decisive shootout 4-3 on unlikely misses from Alex Morgan and Christen Press, goalkeeper Hope Solo decided the best course of action was to insult Sweden by calling them cowards.
Brazilian fans boo, shout “Zika” at Hope Solo during U.S. Olympic opener
The U.S. women’s team opened their Olympic campaign with a 2-0 win against New Zealand that gave the locals a chance to voice their displeasure with Hope Solo.