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Solo to Play in Mexico Series

Women's soccer coach brings back outspoken goalie after benching her for World Cup finals

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(Newser) – Outspoken goalie Hope Solo is on the US women's soccer team roster for games against Mexico later this month, reports the AP. The 26-year-old player publicly criticized coach Greg Ryan for playing Briana Scurry in her place in the World Cup semifinals, and was kept from practicing and playing in the team's third-place final.

Scurry, 36, has played with the US team for two Olympic golds and a world title. Scurry's name also shows up on this month's roster, as does keeper Nicole Barnhart's. Missing from the list are Stephanie Lopez and Marci Jobson, whose school and work commitments will keep them from playing in all three games.

United States goalkeepers Hope Solo, top, and Briana Scurry run through diving drills during practice in Chengdu, China, in this Sept. 13, 2007 file photo. Scurry will replace Solo as goalkeeper when the United States plays Brazil with a spot in the women's World Cup final on the line. (AP...
United States goalkeepers Hope Solo, top, and Briana Scurry run through diving drills during practice in Chengdu, China, in this Sept. 13, 2007 file photo. Scurry will replace Solo as goalkeeper when...   (Associated Press)
United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, right, talks to goal keeper Hope Solo after the United States lost 4-0 to Brazil in a semifinal match of the FIFA 2007 Women's World Cup soccer tournament Thursday Sept. 27, 2007 in Hangzhou, China. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, right, talks to goal keeper Hope Solo after the United States lost 4-0 to Brazil in a semifinal match of the FIFA 2007 Women's World Cup soccer tournament Thursday...   (Associated Press)
United States women's national soccer team coach Greg Ryan answers question during a press conference Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 in Shanghai. The U.S. will play Norway for third place in the consolation match of the FIFA 2007 Women's World Cup soccer tournament on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
United States women's national soccer team coach Greg Ryan answers question during a press conference Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 in Shanghai. The U.S. will play Norway for third place in the consolation...   (Associated Press)
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