Romeo Parkes, Jamaica international player, has been banned for the rest of this season as ruled by the United States Soccer League (USSL) for his attack on defender Karl Ouimette.
Parkes, former Pittsburg Riverhounds player, kicked a New York Red Bulls player in the back as he walked off the field, this came after both players were given a red card for an incident towards the end of the match.
Ouimette fell to the floor and had to be carried from the field on a stretcher. After testing and exams, it was released recently that the player did not suffer a significant injury.
The incident, which has gone viral, shows Parkes, who is a part of the country’s provisional Copa Centenario squad, the subject of strong criticism in several quarters. The Riverhounds have terminated the player’s contract, but USL president Jake Edwards has still spoken up about what has happened, not condoning this action for other players at any time.
“There is no place in our game for this type of unprofessional conduct and our decision reinforces the USL’s commitment to preserving the integrity and reputation of the game,” said Edwards. “Player safety is paramount and any type of behavior that is detrimental to the well-being of our players will not be tolerated.”
