Soccer star Abby Wambach arrested in Portland for DUII
Apr 3, 2016, 9:42 AM | Updated: 3:21 pm
Abby Wambach was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence in Portland.(Wambach Sherrif's Department)
(Wambach Sherrif's Department)
Former Seattle Reign player and U.S. women’s soccer star Abby Wambach was arrested in Portland overnight for driving under the influence.
Portland police pulled over Wambach, 35, in her 2014 Range Rover at 11:05 p.m. Saturday night after failing to stop for a red light. She was arrested after failing a field sobriety test and failed a breath test at Portland’s Central Precinct.
Wambach was booked early Sunday and charged with misdemeanor DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants). According to jail records, she was released on her own recognizance after processing and described as being polite and cooperative throughout the investigation.
Wambach is the leading career scorer in international play among men and females. She announced her retirement in October while on the Reign’s roster.
Wambach appeared in four World Cups and won Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team in 2004 and 2012.
