It was only two years ago that Alex Roldan reported to Seattle Sounders preseason out of contract and forced to fight for a roster spot. When he hits the training pitch on Friday, he’ll be infinitely more secure.
Fresh off a season in which he was named an MLS All-Star and established himself as the captain of the El Salvador national team, Roldan has signed a new contract that not only includes a significant raise but also reportedly includes three guaranteed years.
The journey has been nothing short of whiplash-inducing for the 25-year-old, who was a late first-round pick in the 2018 SuperDraft.