Despite the Sounders not playing a match until March 31 against the Montreal Impact (7:00 p.m. PT; JOEtv, Youtube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS), a few players have the opportunity to play for their respective national team during the FIFA international break. Four players were called-in by their countries: Cristian Roldan (United States), Román Torres (Panama), Gustav Svensson (Sweden) and Jordy Delem (Martinique).
Cristian Roldan (United States)
Tuesday, March 27
United States vs. Paraguay
Cary, North Carolina, 4:30 p.m. PT (FS1, UniMás, UDN)
Skinny: Roldan looks to continue to prove himself as one of the key members of the U.S. youth movement after not qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Román Torres (Panama)
Thursday, March 22
Denmark def. Panama 1-0
Brondby, Denmark
Román Torres did not factor as the Panamanians fell against Denmark on a goal by Pione Sisto.
Tuesday, March 27
Switzerland vs. Panama
Luzern, Switzerland, 10 a.m. PT
Skinny: Torres and Panama are tuning up for their first FIFA World Cup with a pair of friendlies in Europe.
Gustav Svensson (Sweden)
Saturday, March 24
Chile def. Sweden 2-1
Solna, Sweden
Svensson started and went the full 90 minutes as the visitors stole a late game-winner.
Tuesday, March 27
Romania vs. Sweden
Craiova, Romania, 11:30 a.m. PT
Skinny: After helping Sweden qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Svensson aims to solidify his spot in Russia against Chile and Romania.
Jordy Delem (Martinique)
Sunday, March 25
Martinique vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Skinny: Delem returns to his home in the Caribbean for a friendly against former Sounders teammate Joevin Jones and Trinidad & Tobago.
