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MLS investigating Austin FC's Cecilio Dominguez after police report - sources

Major League Soccer is investigating Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Dominguez over possible instances of verbal and emotional abuse directed by the player toward his ex-partner, sources told ESPN.

The league's investigation continues after a visit by Austin police on April 8 to the alleged victim's residence.

In the police report, a redacted copy of which was obtained by ESPN, Dominguez "was advised to not come back to the home as a result of report of family abuse."

On that same date, April 8, MLS indefinitely suspended Dominguez "pending an MLS investigation into possible off-field misconduct.