Soccer: MLS bans Torres for 10 matches over failed drug test


FILE PHOTO: May 18, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Seattle Sounders defender Roman Torres (29) plays the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia Union at Talen Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports - 12737102

(Reuters) - Major League Soccer on Friday said that it was suspending Panamanian Roman Torres for 10 games after the Seattle Sounders defender tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Torres was also fined 20 percent of his annual salary for violating the MLS Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Policy effect, the league said.

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