Young Sounders fan receives heartwarming message from USMNT midfielder

Story byYoung Sounders fan receives heartwarming message from USMNT midfielder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Soccer journalist Favian Renkel shared a message on Twitter/X: an 11-year-old Seattle Sounders fan by the name of Sebastian Toribio wrote a letter addressed to Cristian Roldan, his favorite player.What came next produced one of the sweetest interactions of the 2026 MLS season so far.AdvertisementCristian Roldan delivers personal message to one of his biggest fansThe Seattle Sounders admin relayed the message to Roldan, who was then able to record a personalized video for Sebastian.Roldan has recently made waves in the national spotlight. The MLS player has been called up to recent national team camps by Mauricio Pochettino and is a strong candidate to make the USMNT roster for the FIFA World Cup this summer.While some question if his playing ability is up to the standard of the national team, this sequence of events showcases what makes him an asset and a fan favorite off the field, and why Pochettino might have a personal liking towards the player and his role with the U.S.AdvertisementMore soccer news: