- Cristian Roldan is a proud Seattleite — UW alum and Sounders midfielder since 2015 — and says playing a World Cup match at the Sounders’ stadium would be a “full circle” dream.
- He was on the 2022 World Cup roster but didn’t play, and he’s openly eager and emotional at the chance to get minutes this time.
- Roldan is a trusted, versatile option for Pochettino (he had both assists in the U.S.’s win over Australia last October) and could step in if Christian Pulisic is limited.
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