MLS Club, D.C. United have suspended Mohanad Jeahze following his arrest in Sweden ‘on allegations of assault’.
Jeahze was taken into custody on Saturday and faces two counts of alleged assault, although he has not yet been charged. He will remain in custody until May 8 as investigations continue.
In response to the situation, D.C. United has issued a statement confirming Jeahze’s suspension:
“D.C. United were notified that defender Mohanad Jeahze was arrested Saturday on allegations of assault while in Sweden during an approved leave from the club”.
“Jeahze has been suspended pending an investigation by Major League Soccer and Swedish authorities”.
“D.C. United will remain in close contact with Major League Soccer, the MLS Players Association, and Swedish authorities during the investigation. No further comment will be made by the club or League at this time.”
Jeahze, who was signed by D.C. United on a three-year deal in December 2022, has made six appearances for the club.
Despite being born in Sweden, he chose to play for Iraq due to his family’s origins in Samawah. D.C. United is currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 11 points after nine games.