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Cristian Roldan named to US World Cup roster from Washington colleges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Summary

Cristian Roldan, a University of Washington Huskies soccer alumnus, has been selected for the United States World Cup roster, as confirmed by UW Athletics on June 12. Roldan, who has achieved considerable success with the Seattle Sounders, expressed his emotion regarding the selection, considering it a dream come true. Meanwhile, Eastern Washington University's Cort Gebbers qualified for the NCAA Championships with a personal-best throw at the NCAA West First Round. Central Washington University welcomes Hailey Still to its women's soccer coaching staff, while Washington State University's Evans Kurui earned First-Team All-America honors after placing sixth in the men's 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

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By the Numbers

•Cristian Roldan joins US World Cup roster confirmed on June 12
•Cort Gebbers qualifies for NCAA Championships with personal best
•Hailey Still appointed to Central Washington women's soccer staff
•Evans Kurui earns back-to-back First-Team All-America honors

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — From World Cup call-ups to NCAA breakthroughs, local colleges make news

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Jun. 12—MOSES LAKE — Even when the academic calendar reaches its end, college athletics continue their work into the summer. See below some of the latest headlines from local Washington colleges. University of Washington Huskies soccer alumnus Cristian Roldan was named to the United States World Cup roster, according to a statement by UW Athletics. "Obviously, very emotional," Roldan said ...
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