Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Deric suspended following arrest

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Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric has been suspended by Major League Soccer after being arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault of a family member in connection to an alleged domestic incident.

The league said in a statement that Deric "has been suspended pending investigations by MLS and the Houston Police Department."

According to the Houston ChronicalDeric posted bond of $1000 and was released from jail, with his next court date coming next Tuesday. 

Deric will not be available for the club's Western Conference semifinal second-leg match against the Portland Timbers after holding the West's top seed to a 0-0 draw in the first leg. 

 

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