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ProudToBeBlueInRhody

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Thu Aug 21, 2014, 10:20 AM Aug 2014

USA Soccer promotes Hope Solo's records while star stands trial for domestic violence [View all]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-morehouse/promoting-hope-solo-blows_b_5680580.html

Solo, who is accused of hitting her sister and 17-year-old nephew, has been charged on two counts of domestic-violence in the assault in Des Moines, Washington. She is currently playing with the U.S. National team while awaiting her trial in November but the public through social media isn't letting her forget and the incident is now overshadowing her historic achievements on the field.

After its recent post on Solo, the social media sphere erupted in attacks against U.S. Soccer for promoting the embattled goalie.
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