In the aftermath of the news on Roman Torres’ 10-game suspension by MLS for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, the prospect of an appeal or reduced suspension was raised by both Torres and Seattle Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer. The Panamanian defender held a press conference after the suspension was announced arguing that he had neither the intent to ingest a banned substance nor the knowledge he was taking performance enhancing drugs.
After practice Saturday, Schmetzer expressed support for his player, noting he’d be welcomed back, and hoping for a shorter sentence from the league.