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Retired USWNT Player Abby Wambach Arrested for DUI

Wambach was released shortly after being charged with a misdemeanor.

JUST IN: Soccer star Abby Wambach arrested for DUII last night #LiveOnK2 pic.twitter.com/eqSlSgg1tD
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According to multiple sources, including ESPN, retired USWNT star Abby Wambach was arrested and booked overnight in Portland, Oregon last night for driving under the influence. According to sources, the Multnomah County Jail confirmed the arrest, and she was released shortly after being charged with a misdemeanor offense.

Wambach retired from professional soccer in October, and the incident comes just days after Wambach won the ANA Inspiration pro-am golf tournament on March 31, after being paired with Caitlyn Jenner and LPGA players.

UPDATE:

Abby Wambach has issued a Facebook statement on the arrest, which, according to ABC News, occurred after Wambach ran a red light around 11pm.