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Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Baxter , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about Roldan's career and background can be found in the Los Angeles Times, which has more details on this unique athlete from the Los Angeles area.
A local athlete from Pico Rivera may be the last US World Cup player to have developed through a high school program. Cristian Roldan, a US player, attended a local high school in the area. His path to the World Cup was unconventional, not following the typical route through US Soccer.
Further information about Roldan's career and background can be found in the Los Angeles Times, which has more details on this unique athlete from the Los Angeles area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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