D.C. United’s Mohanad Jeahze was arrested in Stockholm on Saturday on two counts of assault, according to Swedish court records.
Jeahze, the team’s starting left back, was on personal leave while recovering from a quadriceps injury.
He has not been charged but is scheduled to remain in custody until May 8 while the investigation continues, said Susanne Öhbom, a senior public prosecutor.
She declined to give any details. Court records indicate Jeahze was arrested for incidents in December and on Saturday. He will remain in custody, according to records, because “there is a risk the suspect evades prosecution or punishment,” suppresses evidence and will “continue his criminal activities.