With 36% of the vote, Jairo Arrieta is TheCrew.com's Player of the Month for July. The Costa Rican forward edged out Andy Gruenebuam for the honor this month.
FWD Jairo Arrieta- In just his second Major League Soccer match, the Costa Rican striker helped the Crew to victory against D.C. United on July 21 with a pefectly weighted through ball to Chris Birchall for the match winner. In the next match, Arrieta opened his MLS scoring account with a brace on the road against Sporting KC, the stingiest defense in the league. Arrieta was honored with Player of the Week honors on July 30 for his efforts in the victory.