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Kirkland, WA (SportsNetwork. Ted Karras Jersey .com) - Soccer star Hope Solo no longer faces domestic violence charges after the case against her was dismissed Tuesday by a judge who agreed that the alleged victims hadnt cooperated during the investigation. Solo, the longtime goaltender for the U.S. womens national team and two-time Olympic gold medalist, said the decision means she can focus with a clear mind on training for this years Womens World Cup in Canada. She was arrested June 21 in Kirkland, Washington, and jailed on two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault over accusations she attacked her sister and 17-year-old nephew. According to KING-TV news, Kirkland Judge Michael Lambo dismissed the case after Solos attorney, Todd Maybrown, argued the alleged victims failed to show up for scheduled interviews and had changed their stories about what happened, which prosecutors disputed. Maybrown argued in court papers that Solo was the victim, saying she received a concussion after her nephew, upset over a comment she made about his weight and demeanor, hit her in the head with a broomstick, according to the New York Times. The nephew alleged he called Solo a name, at which point she attacked him, the paper reported. Maybrown told KING-TV reporter Chris Daniels that Solo has been through a terrible ordeal but that they are grateful the court has dismissed the charges. If the case had been reviewed carefully at the outset, no charges would have been filed, he said. Solo released a statement on the decision, saying it brings closure to what has been one of the most difficult and emotionally draining times of my life. I always had faith that once the facts of the case were presented, I would be cleared of all charges and I am so happy and relieved to finally have it all behind me, she said. She said she looks forward to joining the U.S. team with a clear mind to train, compete, and help bring a World Cup title to the U.S. in 2015. Solo, 33, plays for the Seattle Reign in the National Womens Soccer League. She won Olympic gold medals as the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. womens team in 2008 and 2012. Patriots Jerseys 2019 . -- Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford made it through a third straight practice without any setbacks and expects to play in Oaklands regular-season finale against San Diego. Devin McCourty Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.patriotsjerseysale.com/1901p-lawyer-milloy-jersey-patriots.html . The thinking at the time was Clowney could have already been promised he would be selected first overall by the Houston Texans, therefore negating any need to meet with any other teams. The plot took another twist this week.There is a two-man race for the best fantasy catcher heading into the 2014 season; the battle being waged between the St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina and the San Francisco Giants Buster Posey. You can make an argument for Posey, who has more power and likely has a higher offensive ceiling, but hes also coming off a bit of a down season, during which he hit 15 home runs in 595 plate appearances. While Molina doesnt have the same power ceiling, only hitting more than 15 homers once in his career, hes hit over .300 in three straight seasons and can run a little bit, swiping 36 bases over the last five seasons. So, base-stealing provides an edge for a Molina. Who would have guessed? If you cant land one of the premier catchers, there are still some solid candidates on the next tier. Colorados Wilin Rosario has mashed 49 homers over the past two seasons, more than any other catcher, and hes just turned 25, so theres room for him to get better. Milwaukees Jonathan Lucroy has raised his offensive game in the past couple seasons, slugging 30 home runs and hitting .295 despite missing some time in 2012. There are a couple of wildcards at the position due for position switches. Minnesotas Joe Mauer is headed to first base while Clevelands Carlos Santana, whose 147 runs scored leads all catchers over the past two seasons, is looking at either designated hitter or even third base. While that might offer better longevity, its not as though Santana is going to play dramatically more even with a position switch. He was a half-time catcher last season onn his way to 642 plate appearances, so its not like hes due for an extra 100 plate appearances, but anything to reduce wear-and-tear behind the plate offers improved potential value and especially so in the case of Mauer, who has played fewer than 115 games in two of the past three seasons. Cody Kessler Jersey. . Some other notables include Baltimores Matt Wieters, who hasnt lived up to the hype, but does have 67 home runs over the past three seasons; Kansas Citys 23-year-old rising star Salvador Perez and the Yankees Brian McCann, a left-handed power hitter, who has slugged at least 20 home runs in six straight seasons and moves to a home park that caters to left-handed power. Should you be late to the catcher party and seek out value, Houstons Jason Castro and Washingtons Wilson Ramos are a couple in their mid-20s and on their way up offensively, while A.J. Pierzynski is coming off two of his most productive seasons. In two catcher leagues, consider the potential upside from young backstops who arent yet established. Replacing Mauer behind the plate in Minnesota, Josmil Pinto hit .342 in his first 83 major-league at-bats and San Diegos Yasmani Grandal has shown some pop when not sitting out a PED suspension. The Mets Travis dArnaud and Seattles Mike Zunino struggled in their first MLB seasons, but both entered the league with an impressive pedigree. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ' ' '