We may be in the dog days of summer, but we're not in the dog days of soccer news. Let's get to it!
US Soccer suspends Hope Solo for 6 months - Stars and Stripes FC: This story is ridiculous on a number of levels. Hope Solo has unquestionably done things worth suspension, from her husband's DUI while driving a US Soccer van to alleged domestic abuse and more. She was suspended for those incidents in such a way that she wouldn't miss any major tournaments, affect the USWNT's play, or hurt USSF's ability to bring in money.