Hope Solo suspended for six months

CHICAGO — U.S. women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended Wednesday for six months by U.S. Soccer for disparaging comments about Sweden following the Americans’ early departure from the Rio Olympics.

Solo, 35, called the Swedes “a bunch of cowards” for focusing on defense rather than attacking the three-time defending champion U.S. team. Sweden beat the U.S. 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals.

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said Solo’s comments were “unacceptable and do not meet the standard of conduct we require from our National Team players.”

Solo, who was previously suspended for 30 days early in 2015 for her conduct, will not be eligible for selection to the national team until February.

MLS: In Columbus, Ohio, rookies Keegan Rosenberry and Fabian Herbers scored to help the Philadelphia Union beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.

… In Montreal, Hassoun Camara nodded in a goal in the 77th minute as the Montreal Impact tied D.C. United 1-1

... In Orlando, Fla., Jozy Altidore scored in the 86th minute as Toronto FC beat Orlando City 2-1.

... In Frisco, Texas, Nicolas Lodeiro scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Seattle tied Houston 1-1.

... In Bridgeview, Ill., Giovani dos Santos and Gyasi Zardes scored as Los Angeles tied Chicago 2-2.