Tuesday 25 October 2016 21:30, UK
Liam Ridgewell has been arrested for drink-driving in America after rushing to the aid of Portland Timbers team-mate Jake Gleeson following a late-night car crash.
Ridgewell, the former Birmingham and West Bromwich Albion defender, failed a roadside sobriety test after driving to pick up Gleeson from the scene of a two-vehicle accident.
Both men were booked for driving under the influence of intoxicants, released on $7,500 bond and ordered to appear in court on November 16.
Their arrests come a day after the defending MLS Cup champions were eliminated from the play-offs with a 4-1 loss at Vancouver.
A police spokesman, Sgt Tom Hamann, revealed police found Gleeson's car with front-end damage and its airbag deployed after it had appeared to crash into the rear of another car.
Hamann said Gleeson "apparently called a friend to come pick him up, and that was Ridgewell."
The Timbers said in a statement: "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 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, who joined Portland in 2014, played 22 games this year, but was suspended for Sunday's defeat to Vancouver, while New Zealand international Gleeson started in goal.
