RSL's Ricardo Velazco suspended after being charged with sex felony

Major League Soccer issued a suspension from all soccer-related activities for Real Salt Lake forward Ricardo Velazco after the player was charged with a third-degree felony on Thursday for unlawful sex with a minor, reports ESPN FC.

The incident allegedly took place on May 20 with a 15-year-old girl in Draper, Utah. Velazco was 23 at the time of the incident and had a warrant issued for his arrest. He gave a statement to police early in the investigation and said he's "tried to be cooperative."

In a club-issued statement, Real Salt Lake added: "With all allegations of a criminal nature, Real Salt Lake policy is to honor the judicial process while cooperating fully with both local authorities as well as the League investigation.

"Major League Soccer has now suspended Mr. Velazco from all soccer-related activity, Real Salt Lake will await the outcome of judicial proceedings prior to taking additional action. RSL will not have further comment during pending legal proceedings."