Olympic Committee says he is disturbed by domestic abuse charges against women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo, but did not say whether he believes she should face disciplinary action, such as suspension, before the matter plays out in court. Soccer and fully expect them to take action if it is determined that the allegations are true.'' Solo, who has been with the national team since 2000 and recently set the team record for most career shutouts, continued to play for the United States in exhibition matches and with her National Women's Soccer League team, the Seattle Reign, following her arrest. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said the organization is standing by its initial decision to let her play until the legal matter is settled. Soccer takes the issue of domestic violence very seriously.
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