In October 2014, Cristian Roldan sat in the stands at CenturyLink Field. Then a sophomore at the University of Washington, Roldan watched the Sounders win their first-ever Supporters’ Shield in a 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy. The crowd of 55,445 was raucous; the vibe in the stadium was magical.
It was the last time the Sounders won a trophy in their own venue. On Thursday, it can happen again.
“I think it means the world to us – to Seattle, to our fans,” Roldan said on the prospects of winning the Western Conference Championship at home.