CRISTIAN ROLDAN NEWS

Starts 33 times Roldan recorded 33 starts in 34 appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Roldan had another solid season for Seattle in 2025, remaining healthy while serving as the team's primary defensive center midfielder. He finished the year with one goal and three assists, while also contributing 38 chances created, 35 crosses, 51 tackles, and 51 chances created. The midfielder will return for his fourth year of a five-year contract with Seattle and is now one of the team's veteran players.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Which MLS midfielders are locks for World Cup roster spots? | MLSSoccer.com Will Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Cristian Roldan be suiting up for the US men's national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

NOVEMBER 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Supplies assist in defeat Roldan assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 (10-9) penalty shootout defeat against Minnesota Unite...

Impact Roldan's key assist late in the second half Saturday sent the match to a penalty shootout where Seattle were defeated 10-9 and eliminated from the MLS playoffs. In addition his assist, the veteran midfielder led the team with five shot attempts (one on goal) and contributed three tackles (two won), four interceptions and one block to the team's defensive effort.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair scores winner in PK shootout as Minnesota United eliminates Sounders

Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-hand...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in Western Conference finals

Minnesota United hosts the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference finals

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Obed Vargas scores twice as Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2 to extend series

Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in Western Conference semifinals

The Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Misses shootout penalty Roldan registered two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 (3-2) penalty shootout defeat versus Minnesota United.

Impact Roldan led the Seattle attack Monday with two shots on target as they were outlasted in a 0-0 (3-2) defeat versus Minnesota in Game 1 of the best-of-three playoff series. Roldan was unable to convert his opportunity in the match-deciding penalty shootout. In addition to his attacking effort, the midfielder contributed one tackle (one won), two interceptions and five clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders take shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

The Seattle Sounders head into a matchup with New York City FC after putting together two straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Why Tim Ream, Haji Wright Are Role Models For U.S. World Cup Roster Hopefuls

Tim Ream and Haji Wright barely played before the 2022 World Cup, then went on to start in Qatar. Can any 2026 roster hopefuls do the same?

OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Called up, out Saturday Roldan was called up by the USMNT and is out for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Roldan isn't going to be an option for Saturday's clash while he's away with the national team. The midfielder's absence will leave Seattle substantially limited in the middle of the park, with Obed Vargas also away. Danny Leyva could start with Roldan is out.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Myrto Uzuni's stoppage-time goal helps Austin beat Sounders 2-1

Myrto Uzuni scored in stoppage time, Diego Rubio also scored a goal and Austin FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Cristian Roldan Added To U.S. Men's Roster For Friendlies Against South Korea, Japan

Midfielder Cristian Roldan has been added to the U.S. roster for friendlies against South Korea on Saturday at Harrison, New Jersey, and Jap...

SEPTEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Assist with fortune against San Jose Roldan logged one assist on three chances created during the Sounders' 3-2 win Saturday against San Jose.

Impact Roldan assisted the Sounders' third goal. Pedro de la Vega scored an excellent effort from outside San Jose's penalty box, so it is safe to say the assist came with some luck. Even though Roldan supposedly logged an assist on April 21, the goal contribution eventually did not count, meaning it is his first since March 30 at San Jose.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan Show Off Their Guaranteed Connection Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan from the Seattle Sounders had a blast with these games showing off their guaranteed connection.

JULY 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Assists in win Roldan took four shots (one on goal) and contributed an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Roldan logged his fourth assist of the season and registered his highest shot total of 2025. He's capable of contributing on both ends of the field and will look to keep it rolling at Colorado on Saturday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in draw Roldan assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Roldan's pass to reverse play late on during the second half Saturday led directly to Seattle's equalizing goal, as they played to a 1-1 stalemate versus San Jose. The assist marked his first of the season. In addition to his attacking output, the midfielder added two tackles (one won) and three clearances to the team's defensive effort. Through six appearances (five starts), Roldan has scored once and assisted once.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnák scores late to rally Sounders to 1-1 draw with Earthquakes

Albert Rusnák scored late in the second half to rally the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Roldan (knee) has stayed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan avoided a serious issue following his forced withdrawal in the previous match and is ready to play a role in the week five contest. The versatile man has produced a variety of stats lately, although his only goal of the season came during a 19-minute performance against LAFC. His inclusion in the initial squad will lead Georgi Minoungou to a bench role this time.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Roldan (knee) was forced off injured during Saturday's clash with St. Louis City.

Impact Roldan received treatment on his knee earlier in the game but was forced off in the 79th minute. The midfielder was replaced by Danny Leyva, who could see more playing time if the injury proves to be serious. Roldan will undergo further evaluation to determine the extent of the issue and his availability for Sunday's match against Houston.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Roldan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Roldan added to the offensive firepower Saturday, scoring from outside of the box to give Seattle their fourth goal in a 5-2 victory over LAFC. The goal was the first of the season for the veteran midfielder over three appearances (two starts). Roldan remains central to the Seattle tactics, but he has not recorded greater than five goal contributions in a single MLS campaign since the 2022 season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ups and downs in decisive match Roldan scored one goal to go with an own goal and two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 (7-6) penalty shootout victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan experienced the high of scoring a late goal to send his team through to the next round of the playoffs just six minutes before feeling the low of scoring an own goal in extra time that would send the match to a penalty shootout. The midfielder netted Seattle's first penalty of the shootout. Roldan's goal was just his second of the season and his first since May.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Roldan had five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Roldan led the Seattle attack Sunday with five shots (one on goal), though they were unable to pierce the Houston defensive ranks in regular time. In addition to his dangerous attacking play, the veteran midfielder contributed three tackles (one won) and a clearance to the defensive effort. When the pressure mounted, Roldan converted Seattle's fourth spot kick in the penalty shootout.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike performance Roldan registered three shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Roldan put forth the type box-to-box performance Saturday that has come to define the midfielder's game. He was tied for Seattle's team-high with three shots attempted (zero on target), attempted two tackles (two won) and made two clearances. Through 26 appearances (25 starts), Roldan has scored one goal and supplied one assist, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE