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From MLS: Roldan Brothers now go head-to-head in USMNT vs. El Salvador Concacaf World Cup Qualifier |
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Photo Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Sounders FC’s Roldan brothers, Cristian and Alex, made history last week as the first pair of brothers to play together in an All-Star Game, and this week, they line up as opponents. With Cristian called up to the United States and Alex to El Salvador, the brothers could face off in World Cup qualifying this Thursday (10:05 p.m. ET / CBS Sports Network / Paramount+ / NBC Universo).
The Roldan family gets to celebrate ties to both countries again after seeing history made from the duo this summer during the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Alex Roldan scored during his debut with El Salvador in the first match of the tournament against Guatemala, and Cristian Roldan helped bring home the trophy for the United States, tallying two assists and leading the USMNT to victory over Mexico on Aug. 1. The right midfielder and defender duo started and logged a 45-minute half together helping bring in a victory in the MLS All-Star Game on August 25. During Seattle’s 2021 MLS regular season they have tallied over 1,400 minutes, scoring three goals and five assists to bring the Sounders to the No.1 team in the Western Conference. |