The Portland Timbers have terminated Andy Polo's contract, one day after suspending the player following allegations of domestic violence made by his ex-partner.
"The Portland Timbers have terminated the contract of midfielder Andy Polo following allegations this week of domestic abuse," the team said in a statement. "The Timbers were previously aware of a dispute between Andy Polo and his partner on May 23, 2021, that resulted in the Washington County Sherriff's Office citing Polo for harassment. That citation was not subsequently pursued by the victim or the prosecutor's office.
"We deeply regret not suspending Polo immediately, especially considering the troubling new details of abuse that surfaced this week.