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Cristian Roldan delivered his best performance for the US men's national team, contributing two assists in a 2-1 win over Australia, impressing coach Mauricio Pochettino and strengthening his case for a World Cup spot.
Cristian Roldan has been added to the USMNT roster for September matches against Korea Republic and Japan, with the team hosting Korea in New Jersey and returning to Columbus, Ohio to face Japan, marking significant venues for U.S. Soccer.
Andrew Thomas made his MLS debut for LAFC, while Cristian Roldan took the Captain's Armband for Seattle Sounders in the match.
The Seattle Sounders secured their spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs with a last-minute 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy. Jordan Morris opened the scoring early on, but Douglas Costa equalized for the Galaxy. In stoppage time, Cristian Roldan scored the winning goal to give the Sounders all three points. This win extends Seattle's unbeaten streak against the Galaxy to 11 matches in MLS.
Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan have been named to the USMNT's 23-man Gold Cup roster, which is heavy on MLS talent. Roldan and Morris are among seven players who also made the World Cup roster and are two of the four most-capped players on this roster, along with Aaron Long and DeAndre Yedlin. If the USMNT advances to the final, that would mean the duo would miss as many as six MLS matches.
The Seattle Sounders drew 3-3 with Charlotte FC in a match that saw them give up the lead three times due to mental lapses. However, the Sounders' offense showed promise with Raúl Ruidíaz scoring twice and Cristian Roldan scoring once. Despite recent poor form, the Sounders are still in a good position in the Western Conference with other teams struggling. The team now has a much-needed 10-day break to reset and assess their health before their next game.
Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan will return to the field after a nine-game absence due to a concussion, with head coach Brian Schmetzer guaranteeing his appearance against the Portland Timbers. Roldan expressed relief at feeling like himself again and emphasized the importance of concussion protocols in player safety.
The Seattle Sounders lost 2-1 to Sporting Kansas City, despite being 17 points ahead of them. The Sounders had to make too many changes due to injury and suspension, resulting in a clunky and flat performance. The midfield struggled with a lack of depth and compatibility. The team's home fortress was battered, and there is a hole in the squad due to Cristian Roldan's absence.
Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer is facing a first-world problem of figuring out how to find enough minutes for his talented group due to their depth and versatility. Despite injuries and international callups, the team has been performing well, with players like Cristian Roldan showcasing their versatility by playing in different positions. Schmetzer has messaged the team about playing for each other and focusing on team goals, even if players historically used to seeing the bulk of the minutes on the field play a little less. Léo Chú, who was bought in for a fee reported to be in excess of $2 million, has been justifying his selection with strong performances and gaining confidence.