U.S. Only Hope Soccer star said he had no idea of a prescription medication that he took to "pre-menstrual effects" to the list contained a banned diuretic in the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
"Once informed of this fact, I once worked with used and shared with them everything they need to reach the correct conclusion that I made an honest mistake, and that the drug did not improve the performance of my somehow, "Only-30-year old goalkeeper from Seattle, Washington, said in a statement.
A urine sample collected on June 15 canrenona only positive results, a banned diuretic, according to the USADA. But when his doctor prescribed medication and was found to contain canrenona in therapeutic doses, was given a public notice instead of a suspension.
"As someone who believes in clean sport, I am happy to have worked with used to solve the problem and hope to represent my country in 2012 London Olympics," he said.
Because of banned substances can be found in prescription drugs and over the counter, and dietary supplements, the USADA urges athletes to do their research before they do.
The agency organizes training sessions, the portfolio of reference cards and operates a hotline to answer questions from athletes. And if an athlete is taking a medicine containing a substance in the list of banned substances, may require permission.
"As in all cases, really investigate the circumstances and always do what is fair and equitable for clean athletes and the integrity of the sport," USADA CEO Travis said Tygart said in a statement.
Only one of 14 American athletes received a doping sanction on the United States Olympic Committee's policies this year, according to the USADA. She is one of three athletes to avoid suspension.
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