Abby Wambach Reportedly Pleads Guilty in DUII Case

After initially pleading not guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants stemming from an April 2 traffic stop, former United States women's national team soccer player Abby Wambach reportedly changed her plea Tuesday.

According to TMZ Sports, the 35-year-old retiree pleaded guilty and will be placed in a diversion program rather than being forced to serve jail time. The terms of the program have not yet been released.

The arrest occurred in Portland, Oregon, after Wambach allegedly ran a red light and failed a field sobriety test, per USA Today.

Attorney Ben Eder entered a not guilty plea for Wambach days after her arrest, according to Julia Jacobo of ABC News, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion reportedly had a change of heart.

The morning following Wambach's traffic stop, she addressed the situation and apologized on Facebook:

"

Last night I was arrested for DUII in Portland after dinner at a friend's house.

Those that know me, know that I have always demanded excellence from myself. I have let myself and others down.

I take full responsibility for my actions. This is all on me. I promise that I will do whatever it takes to ensure that my horrible mistake is never repeated.

I am so sorry to my family, friends, fans and those that look to follow a better example.

- Abby

"

The Rochester, New York, native retired in the months following her first and only World Cup triumph last year in Canada.

She stepped away from the sport as the United States' all-time leading goalscorer in international play with 184 tallies and is widely regarded as one of the greatest women's soccer players of all time.

While her arrest may have damaged what was previously a sterling reputation, Wambach now has a chance to further her status as a role model to many by accepting responsibility and moving past her mistake.  

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