SAVE: Contact US Soccer and Tell Them to Drop the Double-Standard

Submitted by Matt on Mon, 2014-09-29 03:22

Action item here.  Excerpt:

'National Football League running back Ray Rice was arrested and indicted for aggravated assault on March 27, 2014, after he punched his then-fiancée in the face, rendering her unconscious. Five months later, the NFL suspended Rice indefinitely.

U.S. Soccer goaltender Hope Solo was arrested on June 21, 2014 and charged with two counts of fourth degree assault, one against her half-sister and the other against her nephew. According to the police report, Solo’s sister was visibly injured and the boy had blood on his shirt.

But while the NFL took strong action, the U.S. Soccer Federation only made excuses:

“We are aware that Hope is handling a personal situation at this moment. At the same time, she has an opportunity to set a significant record that speaks to her hard work and dedication over the years with the National Team. While considering all factors involved, we believe that we should recognize that in the proper way.”

This represents an unacceptable double-standard. Double-standards have no place in our nation’s effort to end to domestic violence. ESPN has called for Solo’s immediate suspension.

TAKE ACTION NOW:

Tell U.S. Soccer to immediately suspend goalkeeper Hope Solo, and bring an end to the double standards!'

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