Dynamo player charged with misdemeanor assault, suspended
Tyler Deric on Oct. 20, 2017
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Major League Soccer released the following statement on Wednesday:
Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with an alleged domestic incident. Deric has been suspended pending investigations by MLS and the Houston Police Department. Major League Soccer will remain in close communication with the Houston Dynamo, local law enforcement, and the MLS Players Union during this investigation.
MLS will not have further comment on this matter until the conclusion of the League’s investigation.
The Houston Dynamo released the following statement on Wednesday:
Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with an alleged domestic dispute.
We take these matters very seriously and are working closely with Major League Soccer and local authorities. We support the League's decision to suspend the player pending further investigation.
The club will have no further comment until the investigation into this alleged incident is complete.