Former US women’s national team star goaltender Hope Solo said she is on an alcohol treatment program and called for her induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame to be postponed to 2023 on Friday.
Solo was arrested March 31 in a Winston-Salem, North Carolina parking lot after she was found passed out with her two-year-old twins.
She was arrested for drunk driving, resisting arrest and committing child molestation.
“I have contacted the Hall of Fame and respectfully requested that my Hall of Fame induction ceremony be postponed to 2023,” Solo said in a statement posted to her Twitter account. “I will voluntarily enter an inpatient alcohol treatment program to address my alcohol issues.
Former US women’s national team goaltender Hope Solo was arrested on suspicion of alcohol abuse last month. She is pictured with the gold Adidas glove award in 2015
“I have contacted the Hall of Fame and respectfully requested that my Hall of Fame induction ceremony be postponed to 2023,” Solo said in a statement posted to her Twitter account. “I will voluntarily enter an inpatient alcohol treatment program to address my alcohol issues
Solo, left, has two twins with former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens. They were allegedly in the car with her last month when she was arrested for DWI
Solo was reportedly found passed out at the wheel of a Walmart Super Center in March
“Right now my energies and focus are completely on my health, healing and caring for my family. I would like to thank the Hall of Fame for their support and understanding of my decision.’
Days after her arrest, Solo wrote on Instagram that her family is “strong” and they “will be able to share the facts when the time comes,” left. She is pictured in her March arrest photo
The Hall of Fame also issued a statement on Friday.
“Legendary USWNT goaltender and inductee into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2022, Hope Solo has decided to delay her induction until 2023,” the statement said. ‘The NSHOF fully supports her decision and looks forward to honoring her and her historic achievements at next year’s induction ceremony.’
This year’s induction ceremonies are scheduled for May 21 in Frisco, Texas. Solo is scheduled to appear in court on June 28.
In the most recent incident, Solo’s engine was running when police arrived. She initially refused to get out of her car and later failed a sobriety test.
In an Instagram post following her arrest, Solo thanked those who reached out to offer support.
“Our family is strong and surrounded by love,” Solo said in her post. “Our children are strong, intelligent, happy and dynamic and we are there every day to give them the best life possible.
“We will be able to share the facts in due course. Meanwhile, our kids are enjoying the North Carolina sun, eating popsicles, and playing on our property. Life can be tough, but these are really the moments that matter. I feel blessed to have that kind of love and support.
In 2011, Solo became an icon of the sport when she played at the FIFA Women’s World Cup while recovering from a shoulder injury, with the team overcoming an early defeat to reach the final
In 2014, Solo became a media sensation for all the wrong reasons after she was arrested for assaulting her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew at their home in Seattle, Washington
Solo had had before the law before, including in 2014 when she was arrested at her home in Washington for allegedly assaulting her nephew and half-sister. That case was later dropped after prosecution witnesses refused to testify against her.
A native of Richland, Washington, Solo was the goaltender for the 2015 World Cup-winning team, as well as the 2007 and 2011 teams.
Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest female goalies, she also won gold medals as goaltender for the 2008 and 2012 US Olympic teams.
In all, Solo has won 202 caps with the national team and holds the record of 102 career shutouts.
Solo is married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens.
Solo is married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens. She is pictured kissing him after winning the final soccer match between USA and Japan during their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015