Ridgewell reportedly arrested for drink driving
Just a day after the Portland Timbers failed to reach the MLS play-offs, captain Liam Ridgewell was reportedly arrested for drink driving.
After media reports that suggested Ridgewell had been stopped alongside fellow Portland Timbers team-mate Jake Gleeson, the MLS club confirmed its knowledge of the events.
While avoiding specifics, a Timbers statement added that the club is still looking into the situation.
"The team is aware of the events that occurred last evening involving players Jake Gleeson and Liam Ridgewell and is in the process of gathering information on the matter," the statement read.
"The team has been in close contact with the players, local law enforcement and the league office. The club will not have further comment until more information is available."
Ridgewell - formerly of Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Brom - captains Portland and was crucial in their MLS Cup title success of 2015.
However, the defending champion suffered a disappointing 2016 campaign, and missed out on the play-offs with a 4-1 defeat to rival Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.
