Backtalk: Letters to the editor for the week.
Hope Solo
She just said what we all thought
Come on, people. Lay off Hope Solo. She only voiced what many soccer fans were thinking when she lambasted Sweden for their style of play in their match in Rio. Her angry outburst was imprudent but not deserving of all the critical scrutiny and sanctions she’s getting.
After all, this was the Olympics. And what did we get from the Swedish team? Four total shots on goal in two games (U.S. and Brazil). They packed 10 players behind the ball and risked nothing on offense.