Hope Solo reiterates concerns over Zika at the Olympics

FRISCO, Texas — US women's national team goalkeeper Hope Solo asserted that if the Olympics were held today, she would not go out of concern about the Zika virus.

Solo's apprehension about the Rio Games this summer was first reported by Sports Illustrated this week. She reiterated those comments following the US team's 5-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday night (Thursday in Manila) to open the Concacaf Olympic qualifying tournament.

"All I can do is speak for myself. If the Olympics were today, I would not go," she said. "Fortunately, the Olympics are six months away. So, I believe we have some time to get our doubts and questions answered."

Zika virus has spread rapidly in Latin America. Transmitted by mosquitoes, most people have few symptoms. But it is suspected of causing microcephaly, a birth defect marked by an abnormally small head. Pregnant women are urged to avoid travel to affected areas.