Dynamo keeper suspended after arrest

CARSON, CA – JUNE 17: Tyler Deric #1 of Houston Dynamo complains during the Los Angeles Galaxy’s MLS match against Houston Dynamo at the StubHub Center on June 17, 2017 in Carson, California. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Deric

Major League Soccer suspended Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric on Wednesday after the American was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault in connection with an alleged domestic incident.

Deric, who was the starting goalkeeper in Houston’s 0-0 draw against visiting Portland Timbers on Monday in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal, was arrested on Tuesday.

“Deric has been suspended pending investigations by MLS and the Houston Police Department,” MLS said in a statement.

“Major League Soccer will remain in close communication with the Houston Dynamo, local law enforcement, and the MLS Players Union during this investigation.”

Deric, 29, won the starting job with Houston in 2014 after Tally Hall went down with injury. The suspension means he will not be available when Houston visit Portland, the top seed in the West, for the second leg of their semi-final, on Sunday.

“We take these matters very seriously and are working closely with Major League Soccer and local authorities,” the Dynamo said in a statement. “We support the League’s decision to suspend the player pending further investigation.”