Overview
- Cristian Roldan was named to the 2025 MLS Best XI for the first time, an honor voted on by media, MLS players, and club staff.
- He posted one goal and nine assists while leading Seattle with 1,849 completed passes at an 89% completion rate this season.
- Roldan’s move into a regular defensive midfield role emphasized smart fouling, off‑ball work, and possession control, which coach Brian Schmetzer praised as the product of sustained effort.
- He contributed two assists in Seattle’s first Leagues Cup title win over Inter Miami and featured in FIFA Club World Cup matches against Cruz Azul, Botafogo, and PSG.
- Seattle faces a decisive MLS Cup Playoffs Game 3 at Minnesota on Saturday, with Schmetzer saying Alex Roldan is expected to return to training and should be available.