One of the worst weeks in Portland Timbers history just got a little worse with news that center back Liam Ridgewell and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson were arrested for DUII late Monday. The players posted the $7,500 bail and were released, according to sheriff records.
#Breaking | Captain Liam Ridgewell and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson are set to face the DUII charges in court next monthhttps://t.co/V8yV77sXYq
— KATU News (@KATUNews) October 25, 2016
Ridgewell did not play on Sunday due to yellow card accumulation.
The news comes directly on the heels of a week that saw the Timbers fail to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals and the MLS Cup playoffs, as well as lose the Cascadia Cup.