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Union waives Cristian Arrieta

Defender Cristian Arrieta, who started 15 games in the Union's first season, was waived today, the team announced.

Cristian Arrieta will not be on the back line for the Union this season after being waived on Tuesday. (Barbara Johnston/AP Photo))
Cristian Arrieta will not be on the back line for the Union this season after being waived on Tuesday. (Barbara Johnston/AP Photo))Read more
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Defender Cristian Arrieta, who started 15 games in the Union's first season, was waived today, the team announced.

Arrieta, 31, signed with the team last April and logged 1,343 minutes.

He joined the Union from the Puerto Rico Islanders FC, which competed in the USSF Division-2 Pro League. He was a two-time Defender of the Year and the 2009 USL MVP. He previously spent 12 years plating for a number of Italian clubs.