Cristian Roldan prepares for USMNT match at Seattle Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Cristian Roldan is back in Seattle as he prepares for the U.S. Men's National Team's second FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Australia at Seattle Stadium. Roldan, a Seattle Sounders legend and all-time leader in appearances, reflects on the city's rich soccer culture and his journey in the sport. He last played in a World Cup fixture as an unused substitute and could make history by participating at his home stadium. The USMNT conducted its final training session at the University of Washington prior to the match.
- •Cristian Roldan returns to Seattle for World Cup match preparation
- •USMNT faces Australia at Seattle Stadium on Friday
- •Roldan could make history as first USMNT player to play at home stadium
- •The team trained at the University of Washington prior to the match
- •Seattle has a deep-rooted soccer culture with multiple successful teams
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Seattleite Cristian Roldan Ready to Welcome the World to the Emerald City
"SEATTLE – Seattle, Washington, is steeped in soccer culture. From the formative days of the original Seattle Sounders clashing with Cascadia Cup rivals Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps in th...
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