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dola,

"Taking into consideration the past incidents involving Hope, as well as the private conversations we've had requiring her to conduct herself in a manner befitting a U.S. national team member, U.S. Soccer determined this is the appropriate disciplinary action," said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati.

So, that's probably it. Anyway, it really doesn't matter. The U.S. Women's team only has 2 games scheduled over the next six months (2 friendlies). So it looks more symbolic than anything.