Cristian Roldan has burst back onto the US men's national team scene with a purpose.

With some impressive showings during the USMNT's fall friendlies, the longtime Seattle Sounders FC star is making a compelling case for a 2026 FIFA World Cup roster spot.

The midfielder doesn't take this reality for granted, considering his September call-up was his first in over two years.

"Look, I'm 30. I'm the second-oldest in camp, which is crazy," Roldan explained on Club & Country .

"If we need someone to speak up, I'm gonna speak up. I've played in too many games to be in a shell these days. Maybe I was a lot more timid beforehand with my first part of my national team career. But now, what do I have to lose? I have nothing to lose at this point.

"... Now it's about showing my personal

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