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Cristian Roldan eligible to play vs. Minnesota United after Sounders win red-card appeal

TUKWILA — A MLS disciplinary panel on Wednesday rescinded the red card issued to the Sounders’ Cristian Roldan in the 18th minute of a draw against Los Angeles FC on Sunday at CenturyLink Field, meaning the midfielder will be eligible to play at Minnesota on Saturday.

Roldan won a ball against LAFC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, who pushed Roldan from behind. Roldan rushed toward Kaye in anger, causing teammates from both sides to descend on the two, LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta reaching between the players. Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro was also reaching in to protect Roldan from his right side.