Abby Wambach

USA's Hope Solo accuses ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter of 'groping her ass' at 2013 Ballon d'Or ceremony

Solo, her country's standout goalkeeper, claimed the 81-year-old Blatter pounced as she was about to present an award to her teammate Abby Wambach.

Women's World Cup: USA, Japan advance to last 16 as group leaders

Holders Japan and Olympic champions the United States both kept their title challenges on track as they advanced to the last 16 at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday as group leaders.