Hope Solo Continues to Play for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Despite Domestic Abuse Allegations

Hope Solo, the goalie for the United States Women's national soccer team, continues to play - and extend her 73-game shutout record ­- despite her alleged involvement in a domestic abuse case.

Solo was arrested in June and charged for allegedly assaulting her sister and 17-year-old nephew at a Kirkland, Washington, party. The Washington Post reported at the time that, according to police reports, Solo appeared "intoxicated and upset" and the two alleged victims came away from the incident with visible injuries.

"There was a big party going on at her house. It was an out-of-control situation," Kirkland police Lieutenant Mike Murray told the Seattle Times immediately following the incident.

Now, as the NFL has suspended Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and Jonathan Dwyer in the wake of their own domestic violence allegations, and as the league continues to re-evaluate its domestic abuse policies, critics are wondering why the U.S. national team hasn't done the same with Solo.

Several media members have taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure.

"If we're going to criticize #NFL teams for their handling of domestic violence, how do we feel about #USWMNT letting Hope Solo play?" ESPN's Robert Flores, for one, tweeted on Thursday.

U.S. Soccer, however, has maintained its neutrality.

"We are aware that Hope is handling a personal situation at the moment," said Neil Buethe, U.S. Soccer director of communications, USA Today. "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."