PORTLAND, Ore. -- Seattle Sounders forward Nate Jaqua has been accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual assault on a University of Oregon student in 2007.

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Nate Jaqua (right) congratulated after scoring a goal for the Seattle Sounders in2009.

The lawsuit, which seeks more than $10 million in damages, also names Major League Soccer, the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo. It was filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

The plaintiff, who played soccer for the Ducks, alleges Jaqua sexually assaulted her on July 1, 2007, as she walked home from a night out with friends at a Eugene bar.

Jaqua's attorney says that his client denies the allegations and has never been contacted by the plaintiff, her lawyer, the police or prosecutors in connection with the alleged assault.

David Angeli issued this statement Friday: "Nate Jaqua was shocked to learn of these allegations. The complaint – which has not even been served on Nate – is baseless. It alleges events that purportedly took place two years ago. In the past two years, Nate has never been contacted by the police, the District Attorney’s Office, the plaintiff, her lawyer, or anyone else regarding these allegations. Nate has confidence in the legal system and is certain that these allegations will be proven to be false."