What They're Saying: Hope Solo

• by Soccer America , Sep 5, 2016

“They’re going to use my comments as an excuse to get rid of me forever so that they don’t have to deal with such a strong voice in opposition to field conditions and playing conditions and pay and I’m just a thorn in their side and it’s time for them to cut their losses.”

-- Hope Solo, saying her six-month suspension from the national team could not be based on performance or health, suggesting U.S. Soccer dropped her "because they know I’ve been fighting so hard for equal pay." (Full Screen's "Keeping Score" via Fox Sports)