For Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, playing against the superstars of his youth — like Orlando City’s Kaka — is an exercise in balancing respect and the desire to win. He may have long been a fan of Kaka, one of the most dynamic and creative midfielders of the last 20 years, but when Roldan lines up against him, it’s all business. “I can’t say anything but good things about Kaka and all these great players in MLS, but for us as players playing against them, you have to show some type of respect but you have to be fearless in the way you play against them and head into tackles no matter who you’re playing against.
Cristian Roldan and Seattle Sounders must be "fearless" against Kakà's Orlando
