In a thrilling announcement from Atlanta on September 3, 2025, U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) head coach Mauricio Pochettino has enlisted the talented midfielder Cristian Roldan for the upcoming high-stakes matches against World Cup contenders Korea Republic and Japan.

At 30 years old, Roldan is no stranger to the international stage, boasting five goals in 17 appearances for the national team. The Seattle Sounders star is also having an impressive 2025 season, with 38 appearances that included thrilling showdowns against renowned clubs like PSG, Botafogo, and Cruz Azul. He made history as the first field player in Sounders history to achieve 350 career starts across all competitions.

The USMNT will face off against Korea Republic first, with the match taking place on September 6 at the iconic Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. Fans can tune in at 5 p.m. ET to catch the action live on TNT and Telemundo, as well as streaming on HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.

Following that, the team will host Japan on September 9 at Lower.com Field, a venue steeped in US Soccer history, nearly 25 years after their inaugural visit to Columbus. Kickoff for this anticipated match is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET, again available on TNT, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.

For the first time, radio coverage will feature English language commentary from Westwood One Sports on-site, while the Spanish commentary will once more be provided by the seasoned team at Fútbol de Primera.

Fans are encouraged to engage and keep up with the USMNT on their social media channels on X, Instagram, and Facebook, and through the official U.S. Soccer App.

### Full Roster Breakdown by Position

**Goalkeepers (3):** Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati; 0 caps/0 goals), Matt Freese (New York City FC; 7 caps/0 goals), Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena/Italy; 0 caps/0 goals).

**Defenders (8):** Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew; 10 caps/1 goal), Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg/Germany; 0 caps/0 goals), Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada; 0 caps/0 goals), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands; 33 caps/2 goals), Alex Freeman (Orlando City; 7 caps/0 goals), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union; 1 cap/0 goals), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC; 74 caps/1 goal), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England; 31 caps/3 goals).

**Midfielders (7):** Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England; 50 caps/2 goals), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada; 6 caps/0 goals), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC; 31 caps/1 goal), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake; 12 caps/3 goals), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo; 11 caps/2 goals), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 37 caps/0 goals), Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew; 1 cap/0 goals).