The trade with DC United provides Orlando City with 11 Major League Soccer (MLS) international roster spots. MLS teams are permitted eight international spots but are able to trade with other teams in the league for additional slots.
"The additional international spot gives us some increased flexibility to finalize the squad heading into our inaugural 2015 campaign," said Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath.
Arrieta was originally drafted sixth overall by Orlando on December 10, 2014, in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Expansion Draft from Columbus Crew SC.
Transaction: Orlando City SC Trades Jairo Arrieta to DC United for an International Roster Spot
Date of Birth: 08/25/1983
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Citizenship: Costa Rica
Twitter: @Obando
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About Orlando City Soccer Club:
The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 league matches (66-12-22). Orlando City has won three USL PRO regular season titles and two postseason championships. Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. For more information on the pro and youth clubs, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com and www.OrlandoCityYouth.org.