Might Hope Solo actually resurrect her career with the United States women’s soccer team? The parties have taken the first step toward doing so by settling the grievance Solo filed against the U.S. Soccer Federation after it terminated her contract in 2016, according to The San Francisco Chronicle’s Ann Killon. Solo and U.S. Soccer reached the settlement last month, thus avoiding arbitration, but the legendary USA goalkeeper only announced it Thursday in a statement saying she and U.S. Soccer “have amicably resolved the matter and are moving forward in a positive way,” per Killon. U.S. Soccer in August 2016 suspended Solo six months then... NESN.com
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Megan Rapinoe Escalates National Anthem Protest, Kneels With USA Soccer Team
Share this: As the debate over the role of politics and protest in sports rages, Megan Rapinoe has knelt deeper into the flames. The soccer star knelt during the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” in protest of social injustice on Thursday Thursday prior to the U.S. women’s national team’s exhibition game against Thailand. Rapinoe, who knelt during the national anthem ahead of a club soccer game on Sept. 4, raised the stakes of her protest this time by doing so while representing her country. “I think ultimately I just went with what’s in my heart,” Rapinoe told ESPN after the game. “As of now I plan to keep kneeling,” she said. “I’m trying to kind of formulate a better plan and an
Was Hope Solo’s Union Activism Behind Her Suspension From USA Soccer Team?
Share this: Hope Solo didn’t need much time to conclude there’s more to her suspension from the United States women’s national soccer team than meets the eye. The American goalkeeper told documentary series “Full Screen” that her role as a labor leader among Team USA’s players is the primary reason why the U.S. Soccer Federation suspended her for six months and terminated her contract, according to FOX Sports. Solo suggested U.S. Soccer’s stated reason for her suspension — calling Sweden “cowards” after they eliminated Team USA from the 2016 Rio Olympics in the quarterfinals — was a mere cover story for what amounts to retaliation. “They’re going to use my comments as an excuse to get rid of me forever so that they