On Wednesday, Major League Soccer issued a assertion on Portland Timbers defender Andy Polo after allegations of domestic violence emerged.
"Major League Soccer has suspended Portland Timbers participant Andy Polo following allegations of home violence," the assertion examine. "Effective straight away, Mr. Polo is against the law from engaging in all team activities pending the final results of the MLS research. MLS will remain in near conversation with the Timbers and the MLS Players Association at some stage in the procedure."
Portland Timbers released a declaration in their personal mentioning they'll remain in near touch with MLS and the MLSPA whilst the research takes area.
"The Timbers are aware about the allegations of domestic violence concerning Andy Polo and feature notified the league workplace," the club stated. "Effective without delay, Polo has been suspended through the league and removed from all crew sports. MLS is conducting an research into the matter and could continue to be in near communique with the Timbers and the MLS Players Association throughout the technique. As that is an ongoing research, the Timbers will don't have any similarly comment."
As said by means of both MLS and the Portland Timbers, Polo - a Peru global who has joined the membership in 2018 - will be suspended from obligations while under investigation.
