Seattle gets a World Cup star to cheer for

State of play: The U.S. faces Australia at noon on June 19 at Seattle Stadium (also known as Lumen Field), one of Seattle's six World Cup matches.

• Roldan had two assists against Australia in a U.S. win last year.

Context: Roldan, 30, is headed to his second consecutive World Cup after also making the U.S. squad in Qatar in 2022.

• Drafted by Seattle in 2015, Roldan has become one of the club's all-time greats, making more than 400 appearances and helping the Sounders win four major trophies, according to Sounders FC.

How to watch: Resale tickets, starting at $1,229, were available Friday. The U.S. group-stage matches will air on FOX, with streaming available on Peacock and Telemundo.

The big picture: Seattle's World Cup celebrations extend beyond the stadium, with free fan zones at Pioneer Square, Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pacific Place and Victory Hall in SoDo.

• On Seattle World Cup match days, Pioneer Square will transform into a pedestrian-only party, with a giant screen, entertainment and food from local Chinatown-International District restaurants.
• Communities across Washington — including Tacoma, Spokane, Everett, Bremerton and Olympia — are also hosting fan zones and watch parties throughout the tournament.