One day after earning his first cap with the U.S. Men's National Team, Cristian Roldan took over U.S. Soccer's Instagram as the team flew to Cleveland ahead of its next match in the Gold Cup group stage on Saturday against Nicaragua. Here's a look at five super hot takes that were gathered from this adventure, although some shouldn't be much of a surprise.
1. Cristian likes people from the PNW
As we all know, Cristian and Jordan Morris, who is from Seattle, are basically inseparable. Based on this glimpse from the gram, though, it looks like Cristian found another Seattle buddy in New England Revolution midfielder Kelyn Rowe. The Federal Way native was the third overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft after starring at UCLA.
2. Jordan loves pillows
Is there a correlation between scoring lots of goals and flying with lots of pillows? It's possible. Well, when you record your first career international brace in a 3-2 win, you deserve to have every pillow your heart desires. You do you, Jordan. No judgement here.
3. Cristian likes airplane pranks
What better way to entertain yourself on a flight from Tampa Bay to Cleveland than a good ol' fashioned prank? In this shot, Roldan masterfully records a video with one hand while messing with a sleeping Dom Dwyer. The Sporting KC forward didn't seem too bothered, though, as he gave Roldan a wink when he realized the camera was rolling.
4. Cristian REALLY likes airplane pranks
It's pretty hard to be mad at a guy like Cristian, even if he wakes you up from a deep slumber on an airplane. While I'm sure midfielder Paul Arriola was mildly irritated at being woken up in such a unique manner, he couldn't have been actually mad at Cristian, right? I don't buy it.
5. Cristian and Jordan are roomie goals
It's basically the coolest thing ever. Not only do these guys room together on the road with the Sounders, but they are now doing it with the U.S. team, too. Video games and snacks with your BFF in a hotel, what's better than that? Just as long as Cristian doesn't steal any of Jordan's pillows.
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