Cristian Roldan is living the dream, a key piece of a U.S. team that has galvanized the nation with searing World Cup victories over Paraguay and Australia, inspired true belief that a final-four run, maybe even — dare we say it? — a championship could be within reach, and has done so in his backyards.

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