The midfielder of the Peruvian national team Andy Polo was suspended on Wednesday by the Portland Timbers of MLS due to accusations against him of domestic violence.
“Effective immediately, Polo has been suspended by the league and removed from all team activities“The Timbers, current runner-up in the North American Soccer League (MLS), said in a statement.
“MLS is conducting an investigation. on the matter and will remain in close communication with Timbers and the MLS Players Association throughout the process.”
According to Peruvian media, Polo was accused of physical and psychological abuse by his ex-partner in a television program.
The 27-year-old midfielder He has played for the Timbers since 2018. and previously wore the uniform of the Mexican Morelia and the Colombian Millonarios, among other teams.
In the last season, Polo suffered a serious injury in May and could not play the playoffs or the MLS final, in which the Timbers fell to New York City FC.