Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan May Be Last Made-in-High-School U.S. World Cup Star

How Scrappy Soccer Games With His Brother Led USMNT’s Cristian Roldan to the World Cup: ‘I Wanted to Be Just Like Him’

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team midfielder tells PEOPLE playing in a World Cup at home is "a dream" for him and his familyAlex and Cristian RoldanCredit: Seattle SoundersNEED TO KNOWKey TakeawaysCristian Roldan credits childhood soccer games with his brothers for shaping his competitive spirit and love for the sportThe USMNT midfielder will play in the 2026 World Cup near his hometown of Pico Rivera, CaliforniaRoldan hopes the tournament ins…

Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.