SEATTLE — Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Marco Pappa was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence and speeding.
The soccer star, who is also a member of the Guatemala national team, was arrested Sunday morning, according to a news release.
Pappa will undergo an assessment by Major League Soccer’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Program doctors pursuant to the SABH Policy.
He is not eligible to participate in any competition until that assessment is complete; he is cleared for participation by the SABH Program doctors and Major League Soccer completes its investigation.
“We are gathering information on this matter and have been in contact with the league office, the MLS Players Union, local law enforcement and Marco directly,” Sounders FC General Manager and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey said in a statement. “We will continue to work in cooperation with all involved parties and will have no further comment until more information is available.”