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Arena attended the University of Virginia, playing on the men's soccer team from 1999 to 2002. Arena played for the United States U-20 men's national soccer team at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. On January 17, 2003, the MetroStars selected Arena in the fourth round (32nd overall) in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft. He spent two season with the MetroStars before being traded to D.C. United in exchange for a third round selection in the 2005 Supplemental Draft. He played one season with United and was released on December 31, 2005.
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