Folarin Balogun

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Folarin Balogun joined the USMNT in the spring of 2023 as one of the program's most highly-anticipated dual-national arrivals in recent history. … Born in New York and raised in London, Balogun was also eligible to represent England or Nigeria.

Win for McKennie and Weah’s Juventus, goal for Balogun in Ligue 1, Zendejas scores for Club America

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Folarin Balogun subbed on in the 66th minute of Monaco's 2-2 draw at Lorient. … Balogun put Monaco up in the 69th with Lorient equalizing eight minutes into stoppage time.

Balogun scores in Monaco loss, Borussia Dortmund beats Gladbach

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The roundup of USMNT players abroad starts in Ligue 1 where Folarin Balogun's Monaco lost 5-2 at PSG. … Balogun scored for Monaco in the 75th but PSG scored again six minutes into stoppage time.

Goals for Pulisic, Balogun, Tillman, and Johannsson in the USMNT Abroad roundup

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In Ligue 1, Folarin Balogun subbed out in the 83rd minute of Monaco's 3-2 home win over Marseille. … Marseille retook the lead in the 18th with Balogun equalizing in the 23rd and Akliouche scoring in the 52nd minute.

Canada 0 – USMNT 2, 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League final

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Folarin Balogun doubled the lead in the 34th. … USA: 1-Matt Turner; 19-Joe Scally (23-Auston Trusty, 79), 3-Walker Zimmerman, 4-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson; 11-Brenden Aaronson (15-Johnny Cardoso, 68), 6-Yunus Musah, 7-Gio Reyna (14-Luca de la Torre, 46); 21-Tim Weah, 20-Folarin Balogun (9-Ricardo Pepi, 76), 10-Christian Pulisic (capt.

4 USMNT players at different clubs for 2023-24

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One of the newest dual-citizens to choose to play for the USMNT, Folarin Balogun was one of Europe's most-prolific scorers last season on-loan to Reims in Ligue 1. … As all of those Ligue 1 goals showed, Balogun, 22, is a true center forward, dangerous whenever he has the ball.

USMNT players in the 2023-24 English Premier League

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Striker Folarin Balogun made his USMNT debut with the Nations League squad in June and scored the 2-0 final victory over Canada. … Balogun is one of the most-wanted strikers in the game and is regularly linked to other clubs in the roiling transfer rumor mill of Europe.

USMNT 4 – Oman 0, international friendly

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Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Brenden Aaronson doubled the lead in the 60th, and Ricardo Pepi made it 3-0 in the 79th. … Lineups:USA: 1-Ethan Horvath; 2-Sergiño Dest (19-DeJuan Jones, 76), 12-Miles Robinson, 4-Chris Richards (3-Mark McKenzie, 71), 23-Kris Lund; 17-Malik Tillman (15-Benja Cremaschi, 71), 6-Yunus Musah, 8-Weston McKennie; 21-Tim Weah (22-Kevin Paredes, 79), 20-Folarin Balogun (9-Ricardo Pepi, 46), 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt.

USMNT 4 – Ghana 0, international friendly

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Folarin Balogun made it 3-0 in the 22nd and Reyna scored again in the 39th. … Lineups:USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest, 12-Miles Robinson, 4-Chris Richards (3-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 72), 23-Kristoffer Lund; 15-Johnny Cardoso (22-Lennard Maloney, 65), 7-Gio Reyna (8-Weston McKennie, 46), 6-Yunus Musah (14-Luca de la Torre, 75); 21-Tim Weah, 20-Folarin Balogun (9-Ricardo Pepi, 46), 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt. … "We learned a lot of lessons against Germany," Balogun told TNT.

USMNT 1 – Germany 3, international friendly

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Christian Pulisic put the US up in the 27th minute with Folarin Balogun assisting. … Lineups:USA: 1-Matt Turner; 19-Joe Scally, 4-Chris Richards (3-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 66), 13-Tim Ream, 2-Sergiño Dest; 6-Yunus Musah, 7-Gio Reyna (14-Luca de la Torre, 46), 8-Weston McKennie (15-Johnny Cardoso, 75); 21-Tim Weah (11-Brenden Aaronson, 66), 20-Folarin Balogun (9-Ricardo Pepi, 66), 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt.

Four takeaways from USMNT 3 – Trinidad and Tobago 0

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Antonee “Jedi” Robinson doubled the advantage four minutes later with a deflected strike from range before Gio Reyna combined beautifully with Folarin Balogun to provide extra breathing room. … The TNT Sports broadcast team made clear that they considered the USMNT to be deployed in a new 4-2-2-2 formation, with Balogun and Kevin Paredes paired up front ahead of a box midfield structure.

USMNT 3 – Trinidad and Tobago 0, Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal first-leg

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The United States took a 3-0 lead in the home leg of their Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series with Trinidad and Tobago.

Equalizer for Scally in the Bundesliga, winner for Pulisic in Serie A

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Folarin Balogun subbed out in the 82nd minute of Monaco's 3-1 win at Reims in Ligue 1. … Ismail Jakobs scored for Monaco in the 42nd, Balogun doubled the lead in the 46th, and Wissam Ben Yedder made it 3-0 in the 49th.

Takeaways from the USMNT’s September international window

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Folarin Balogun was an instant hit when he made his USMNT debut at the Concacaf Nations League finals in June, starting both the semifinal and final and scoring in the latter. … After some ups and downs in his career since his sensational debut at the start of the Concacaf qualifying Octagonal two years ago, the PSV frontrunner appears primed to contend for minutes, offering a different profile from Balogun and the others who've worked in the 9 spot.

Goals for Brooks and Green in Germany, Novakovich scores for Lecco, Ream for Fulham, Vines for Royal Antwerp, Tillman for PSV

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Folarin Balogun subbed on in the 74th minute of Monaco's 3-0 home win over Lens in Ligue 1. … Balogun saw yellow in the 78th minute.

USMNT extends Mexico streak, prepares for Canada

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By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (Jun 16, 2023) US Soccer Players - Folarin Balogun's USMNT debut also gave him his first experience of the program's rivalry with Mexico. … There was so much going on," Balogun told CBS Sports postgame after the USMNT's 3-0 win.

Preview: USMNT vs Mexico, 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League semifinals

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Those new faces include Folarin Balogun, a 21-year-old striker who was born in New York and had represented both the US and England at youth level. … " USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner agreed, calling Balogun, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 with Reims this past season, "a super competitive guy.

Four questions for the 2023 Concacaf Nations League semifinals

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There's palpable anticipation around the potential debut of Folarin Balogun after his breakout campaign with Reims in France's Ligue 1. … "Personally for me, it's going to make me better, I'm going to make him better," said striker Ricardo Pepi of Balogun.

Previewing the 2022-23 season finales for USMNT players in La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A

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Mid-table in France is Reims, home to newly committed USMNT forward Folarin Balogun. … Balogun is tied for fourth in goals in Ligue 1 with 20 headed in the finale against Montpelier, a game that could see his club improve its place in the table from 11th to 10th if Lorient fails to win against Strasbourg.

Luton Town advances, Eredivisie loss for Groningen, AC Milan exits the Champions League

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Also in the soccer news, US Soccer announced that Folarin Balogun is now eligible for the USMNT after changing his international registration. … "My decision to represent the United States came together with my family," Balogun said in the press statement.

Pulisic scores, goals for USMNT players in the 2.Bundesliga

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Folarin Balogun subbed on in the 73rd minute of Monaco's 2-0 home win over Montpellier.

The USMNT moves on from the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals

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The coaches had to adapt on the fly even as they continued to try out a new 4-2-2-2 formation led by two out-and-out strikers in Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi, who were starting together for the first time, and ensure that no one was exposed to elevated injury risk on a wet pitch in muggy tropical conditions.

Trinidad and Tobago 2 – USMNT 1, Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal second-leg

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) 5-Antonee Robinson; 7-Gio Reyna (19-Joe Scally, 42), 6-Yunus Musah, 14-Luca de la Torre (22-Lennard Maloney, 91), 11-Brenden Aaronson; 9-Ricardo…

Tillman scores in PSV win, Scally’s Gladbach wins in the Bundesliga

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Emmanuel Sabbi subbed on in the 72nd and Monaco's Folarin Balogun followed in the 73rd minute.

24 players called into November 2023 USMNT camp

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GK: Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 9/0), Gaga Slonina (KAS Eupen/BEL; 1/0), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 35/0)DEF: Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 14/0),…

Eintracht wins at Union Berlin, Zendejas scores for Club America

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Folarin Balogun subbed out in the 81st minute of Monaco's 2-0 home win over Brest.

Goal for Zendejas, Brooks’s Hoffenheim wins in the Bundesliga

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Folarin Balogun subbed out at halftime of Monaco's 2-0 loss at Lille to goals in the 32nd and 42nd minutes.

Win for Borussia Dortmund, goal for Zendejas

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Folarin Balogun subbed out in the 89th minute of Monaco's 2-1 home win over Metz.

A look at USMNT opponents Germany, and Ghana

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At the same time, Gregg Berhalter's side gets a chance to test themselves at home at a time when so many of their European-based players – most notably Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie – are off to a very strong start in their club campaigns.

Versatility for the USMNT in the October 2023 window

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Fresh faces like Maloney, striker Folarin Balogun, and fullback Kristoffer Lund add to a group that believes in its ability to push USMNT, and by extension American soccer as a whole, to new heights.

23 players called into October 2023 USMNT camp

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GK: Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 9/0), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 33/0)DEF: Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 12/0), Sergino Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 28/2),…

PSV wins at Almere City, Hoffenheim beats Union Berlin

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In Ligue 1, Folarin Balogun subbed out in the 67th minute of Monaco's 1-0 home loss to Nice on a stoppage time goal.

Preview: USMNT vs Oman

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The attacking trident of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Tim Weah is a prime example, as is the central-midfield triangle that became so influential during the 2022 cycle.

USMNT 3 – Uzbekistan 0, international friendly

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), 5-Antonee Robinson (23-Kristoffer Lund, 81); 8-Weston McKennie (17-Malik Tillman, 81), 14-Luca de la Torre (16-Tanner Tessmann, 35), 6-Yunus Musah;…

24 players called into September 2023 USMNT camp

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FOR: Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin/GER; 32/7), Folarin Balogun (Arsenal/ENG; 2/1), Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; 8/1), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/NED;…

Win for AC Milan, draw for Juventus in Serie A, Union Berlin beats Darmstadt in the Bundesliga

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Did Not Play: Ulysses Llanez (Wolfsburg 2 - Cologne 1), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht 1 - Mainz 1), Gio Reyna (Dortmund…

Win for AC Milan, loss for Crystal Palace, Champions League play-off round preview

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Folarin Balogun wasn't in the squad for Arsenal.

Premier League win for Fulham, Wright and Sargent score in the Championship

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Did Not Play: Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest 1 - Arsenal 2), Folarin Balogun (Arsenal 2 - Forest 1), Austin Trusty…

Celtic wins in the Premiership, Championship opening round, Inter Miami advances in Leagues Cup

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Did Not Play: Matt Turner and Folarin Balogun (Arsenal 1 - Manchester City 1, 4-1 pen, Community Shield), Zack Steffen…

USMNT fall 2023 look ahead

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Since then, Folarin Balogun committed his future to the USMNT and Ricardo Pepi transferred to PSV Eindhoven.

The USMNT players in MLS turn to Leagues Cup

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Striker Folarin Balogun and defender Auston Trusty move on to New Jersey, where the Gunners will take on Manchester United at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

Rundown of European-based USMNT players’ 2023/24 season outlooks

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Folarin Balogun is back from his loan at Reims and aspires to carve out a regular role in north London after his headline-making arrival to the USMNT brotherhood.

The USMNT handles Saint Kitts and Nevis as Gold Cup Group A plays out

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With Folarin Balogun joining the program, Ricardo Pepi returning to form, Brandon Vazquez headlining MLS-leading FC Cincinnati, and Ferreira determined to stay in the mix, there are now more options at the #9 role.

USMNT 3 – Mexico 0, 2023 Concacaf Nations League semifinal

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USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest, 12-Miles Robinson, 4-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson; 7-Gio Reyna (14-Luca de la Torre, 75), 6-Yunus Musah, 8-Weston McKennie; 21-Tim Weah (11-Brenden Aaronson, 82), 20-Folarin Balogun (9-Ricardo Pepi, 75), 10-Christian Pulisic (capt.