Friendly
Crew striker Jairo Arrieta went the full 90 minutes for Costa Rica in a 1-1 draw with Bolivia from the Estadio Hernando Stiles in Santa Cruz. Wearing the 21 jersey for Los Ticos, Jairo provided a dangerous option for the Costa Rican side with two shots on goal.
Costa Rica will play Panama on February 6, 2013 in the Hexagonal Round to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The Crew will look to improve on its 9-4-2 record in international friendlies as the club hosts Stoke City F.C. of the Barclays Premier League Tuesday night at Crew Stadium. The Black & Gold has hosted teams from various countries around the world, including England, Germany, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, and Chile. Against the Premier League specifically, the Crew holds a 2-3-1 with its most recent match coming last season against Newcastle United, resulting in a 3-0 defeat.
Here is a look at the results of the 15 past Crew friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/1997 | Leeds United (Premier League) | 2-1 W |
| 05/24/2000 | Hamburg SV (Bundesliga) | 4-2 W |
| 07/26/2000 | Newcastle United (Premier League) | 2-2 D |
| 05/29/2001 | Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) | 4-3 W |
| 05/15/2002 | FC Nurnberg (Bundesliga) | 7-2 W |
| 06/26/2002 | Tigres UANL (Mexican Primera) | 2-1 L |
| 06/04/2005 | CD Universidad Catolica (Chilean Primera) | 4-1 W |
| 07/27/2005 | Fulham FC (Premier League) | 2-1 W |
| 07/26/2006 | Everton FC (Premier League) | 1-1 D |
| 11/08/2006 | CSD Municipal (Liga Nacional) | 2-0 W |
| 07/28/2007 | Aston Villa (Premier League) | 3-1 L |
| 11/13/2007 | Estudiantes Tecos (Mexican Primera) | 2-0 W |
| 07/9/2008 | Club Atletico Independiente (Argentine Primera) | 2-1 W |
| 07/20/2008 | West Ham United (Premier League) | 3-1 L |
| 07/26/2011 | Newcastle United (Premier League) | 3-0 L |