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Abby Wambach pleads not guilty to DUII charge despite apology

Despite admitting guilt and taking responsibility for her actions, the soccer legend entered a not guilty plea Tuesday.

Despite admitting guilt and taking responsibility for her actions earlier this week after being arrested on drunk driving charge, retired soccer star Abby Wambach entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday at the Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland, according to TMZ Sports.

Wambach, 35, was arrested at 2:02 a.m. local time on Sunday and charged with misdemeanor DUII after running a red light. Police reportedly administered a field sobriety test that Wambach failed and she was taken to a local jail.