The United States Soccer Federation announced Wednesday that it has suspended Hope Solo for six months for her comments after the U.S. women’s national team’s Olympic quarterfinal loss to Sweden.
Solo called the Swedes “cowards” and “cowardly” following the match, which the U.S. lost on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw during 120 minutes of regulation and extra time.
Solo’s U.S. national team contract has also been terminated, according to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl.
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— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) August 25, 2016