Hope Solo no longer has to worry about her shoulder issues. The goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National team is currently on a six-month suspension from the team, which gave her time to have much-needed shoulder surgery, which took place this past Tuesday.
“For the first time in years, I can raise my right arm above my head,” Solo said in a post on Instagram. “I’m filled with excitement knowing how life-changing this is and I look forward to coming back healthier and stronger than ever.”
Solo posted photos of herself smiling on her social media accounts. “An opportunity presented itself after my contract was terminated and while difficult, it opened the door to take care of a long overdue surgery,” she said.
Solo was suspended for six months for inappropriate comments at the Rio Olympics. She referred to the Sweden National team as a “bunch of cowards” after getting eliminated by Sweden via penalty kicks. Solo will be eligible to sign a new contract with the national team come February. For now, we don’t know how long her recovery will take.