With a core of aging center midfielders in the USMNT mix, it’s about time a younger one steps into the scene. Cristian Roldan was recently named to represent the United States at next month’s Gold Cup. The 22-year-old center midfielder has been making waves in the MLS for the Seattle Sounders.
Now it is time for him to shine on the international level.
When you look at the current center midfielders in the USMNT player pool, you see a lot of older players. Roldan has a chance to prove himself to Bruce Arena during the Gold Cup and show why he should feature into future national team plans.