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USMNT Adds Cristian Roldan to September Roster for South Korea and Japan Friendlies

The Seattle Sounders midfielder earns a recall following a Leagues Cup title.

Overview

  • Roldan is scheduled to join the United States camp on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
  • The friendlies are set for South Korea on Saturday in Harrison, N.J., and Japan on Sept. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Coach Mauricio Pochettino's list now stands at 24 players after the late addition.
  • The 30-year-old has 37 caps with no goals, last appeared with the U.S. at the 2023 Gold Cup, and was on the 2022 World Cup roster without playing.
  • Sounder at Heart reports he had been managing a buttocks issue, left a recent match early, then played 90 minutes on Sunday and is expected to be available for Seattle’s Sept. 13 game.