Seattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC midfielder Christian Roldan has been named to the USMNT's 2026 World Cup roster.
The 30-year-old will represent the United States in the upcoming tournament, with one of the matches taking place at his home stadium in Seattle.
What does this mean for Christian Roldan?
Roldan has been a key player for Seattle Sounders FC, with over 400 appearances and 79 assists across all competitions.
When does the USMNT play in Seattle?
The United States will face Australia on June 19 at 12 p.m. PT at Lumen Field.
| Opponent | Date | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | June 12 | SoFi Stadium |
| Australia | June 19 | Lumen Field |
| Turkey | June 25 | SoFi Stadium |
Who is Christian Roldan?
Roldan is a midfielder who wears #7 for Seattle Sounders FC and has won two MLS Cups with the team.
He has also made 45 career international appearances for the USMNT, including a Gold Cup match against Martinique in 2017.
Has Christian Roldan played in a World Cup before?
Roldan was a member of the 2022 USMNT World Cup squad but did not play in the tournament.
The full USMNT World Cup roster includes: - Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner - Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty - Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman - Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas
