Álex Roldán
SEA
CB (RB)
Driving Centre Back
Jul 28, 1996 (30)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
Seattle SoundersOn bench Saturday
Roldan (hip) is on the bench for the weekend's matchup versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Roldan has regained enough fitness to be an option following a four-game absence. He's an important defender for the Sounders and will look to build momentum over the next few weeks and become a solid right-back pick at some point, with winger Paul Arriola currently being deployed in that position. Roldan has generated 21 tackles and 26 clearances across 11 games played this season.
Trending toward returning
Roldan (hip) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against the Timbers, according to Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart.
Analysis: Roldan participated in full training Friday, so the veteran defender should be back in the mix for a depleted Seattle team in this rivalry matchup. Roldan hasn't played in the Sounders' last four games, but when healthy, he's been a regular starter. Playing at either right-back or center-back, Roldan has nine starts out of 11 league appearances.
Suffering from hip injury
Roldan is out for the time being due to a hip injury, according to the MLS injury report.
Analysis: Roldan had been dealing with a hamstring injury before the World Cup break and has now returned to the report with a hip issue, which either indicates a new problem or a related lower-body concern that has shifted location. He's been a useful defender for the club, giving them some flexibility with his ability to play at center-back or right-back. They will hope this is not a major concern, as he has been a regular starter. With Kim Kee-Hee also out, Jackson Ragen and Antino Lopez are likely to start in the middle of the defense.
On bench against LAFC
Roldan (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Roldan is available after a short absence, having made a gradual return to practice over the last week. The versatile man is not ready to start, but he could generate some passes and defensive numbers if given some time on the field. In that case, he might replace Kim Kee-Hee at center-back, where he has been deployed for most of the 2026 season.
Doing individual work
Roldan (hamstring) took part in limited practice apart from the rest of the team Wednesday, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports reports.
Analysis: Roldan is still unlikely to start as he needs to resume full training before being ready for significant action. The versatile player will have better chances of featuring after the World Cup break, potentially regaining a center-back spot over Antino Lopez, Kim Kee-Hee and Stuart Hawkins. Prior to his absence on May 17 due to the injury, Roldan had operated as a defensive contributor over the initial stretch of the season.
Out with injury
Roldan is out for the time being with a hamstring injury, per the MLS injury report.
Analysis: Roldan is a new addition to Seattle's report this matchday with a hamstring injury, and losing a defender who contributes in both phases is a meaningful development for the Sounders. He has only missed two other starts all season, so this is a bit concerning. That said, Kim Kee-Hee or Stuart Hawkins could start in his place.
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