CRISTIAN ROLDAN NEWS

Sounders beat Rapids 3-0 to take Western Conference lead

Cristian Roldan scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday night to take the Western Conference lead

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders - 2nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Goal, assist in win Roldan scored once and provided one assist during Wednesday's 3-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Roldan looked excellent Wednesday, moving to two goals and one assist in his last two matches with a confident performance. The attacking midfielder seems to finally be finding his feet after missing a month earlier in the season. At his best Roldan is a solid fantasy producer, and he has a good matchup vs. Colorado up next.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruidíaz scores 2 goals, Sounders hold top spot in West

Raúl Ruidíaz scored two goals to increase his season total to 16 and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders - 49th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Injured Pulisic, Reyna left off US roster, McKennie returns

Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna were left off the roster for the United States’ next three World Cup qualifiers because of injuries, and Weston McKennie returned after being droppe...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Sporting KC Roldan scored a goal, took one shot (one on goal) and took five crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Roldan opened the scoring for Seattle in the 31st minute during the battle for first place in the Western Conference. This was Roldan's first goal since late June and will give him plenty of confidence heading into Wednesday's trip to San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders now first after 2-1 win over Sporting KC

Cristian Roldan and Will Bruin scored after backend giveaways and the Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in a first-place showdown

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders - 31st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City matchup highlights MLS Footnotes

Doug McIntyre covers the latest MLS news and previews Sunday's match between the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

GOAL: Cristian Roldan, Seattle Sounders FC - 48th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

McKennie sent back to Italy after violating US team rules

Midfielder Weston McKennie is being sent back to Italy and will miss his second straight World Cup qualifier after breaking U.S. team COVID-19 protocols

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USMNT's quest for World Cup in worrisome place after tie vs. Canada

After an uplifting summer, the USMNT's sputtering start in World Cup qualifying has renewed old worries, Doug McIntyre writes.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

US draws 0-0 at El Salvador in World Cup qualifying opener

The United States showed promise but no ability to finish in its pandemic-delayed World Cup qualifying opener, drawing 0-0 at El Salvador in the type of Central American stadium th...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New-look US opens World Cup qualifying, 4 years after flop

A new-look U.S. soccer team opens World Cup qualifying in El Salvador on Thursday night, four years after a loss at Trinidad and Tobago ended a streak of seven straight appearances...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USMNT notebook: Matt Turner gets a surprise starting nod; Cristian Roldan savors a brotherly matchup Notes from USMNT camp, which arrived in El Salvador short two expected starters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes four shots during loss Roldan took four shots (none on target), put in two crosses and made two tackles during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Portland.

Impact Roldan led Seattle in shots Sunday, but none of his efforts ended up on net. He'll now head out on international duty and could return in time for the Minnesota match on Sept. 11.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers avenge embarrassing loss, beat Sounders 2-0

Sebastian Blanco scored his second goal of the season off a sloppy turnover early in the second half, Felipe Mora scored late in second-half stoppage time, and the Portland Timbers...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulisic uncertain for World Cup qualifying after COVID

Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Zack Steffen are among 20 players who could make World Cup qualifying debuts when the United States opens at El Salvador on Sept. 2

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up to USMNT Roldan has been called-up to the United States National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 8.

Impact Roldan will likely join up with the national team after Sunday's MLS clash against Portland. He may return to Seattle in time for the game against Minnesota on Sept. 11.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLS All-Stars lineup: Roldan brothers make history among 6 Sounders starters vs. Liga MX ' MLSSoccer.com Alex and Cristian Roldan will make history in Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, becoming the first brothers to feature in t...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Friendliest rivals: MLS, Liga MX meet in All-Star Game in LA

Major League Soccer and Liga MX both realize they’re more powerful as partners than rivals

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Captain Roldan! Sounders star Cristian to lead MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX ' MLSSoccer.com The people have spoken, and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars take on their Liga...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM