COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 09: Cristian Roldan #24 of the United States plays the ball during the first half against Japan during an International Friendly at Lower.com Field on September 09, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (John Dorton / ISI Photos / USSF / Getty Images)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan was called up to the U.S. Men's National Team roster for October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced on Thursday.
Roldan, 30, has 39 career international caps and was part of the USMNT squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and also played in all five of the USMNT’s matches in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and recorded an assist in a 6-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Roldan was a part of the squad's roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan in September. Roldan entered as a substitute against South Korea, and started and played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Japan.
The USMNT will play Ecuador at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on October 10, and will play Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on October 14.
Roldan has appeared in 42 matches across all competitions with the Sounders in 2025, tallying a team-high 11 assists.
The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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