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• Folarin Balogun named Monaco’s Player of the Season

Folarin Balogun’s impactful third season with AS Monaco earned him a major recognition in the club ranks. Balogun was named the French side’s Player of the Season, AS Monaco announced Tuesday. It marked his first major honor with the club after previously being named Player of the Month on multiple occasions. The 24-year-old was one ... Read more...2026
• USMNT squanders early lead, rallies to down Senegal

The U.S. men’s national team saw a two-goal lead disappear in Sunday’s friendly vs. Senegal but rallied in the second half to capture a needed home victory. Sergino Dest and Christian Pulisic scored in the first half before Folarin Balogun delivered the Americans winning goal in a 3-2 home triumph at Bank of America Stadium ... Read more...2026
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• Folarin Balogun’s chip goal vs. Marseille nominated for Ligue 1 Goal of the Season

Folarin Balogun’s spectacular individual effort against Marseille in April has earned him another major nomination. Balogun’s chipped finish in Monaco’s 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Marseille has been nominated for Goal of the Season honors in the league. The U.S. men’s national team forward is joined by Mousa Al-Tamari, Ousmane Dembele, Hugo Magnetti, Joao Neves, ... Read more...2026
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• Folarin Balogun named Monaco’s April Player of the Month

Folarin Balogun is continuing to pick up the silverware at AS Monaco this season. The Ligue 1 club named Balogun its Player of the Month for April, AS Monaco announced Wednesday. Balogun has now earned the honors in two of the last three months after continuing a stellar goalscoring run in 2026. Balogun scored in ... Read more...2026
• USMNT's Balogun scores in 8th straight for Monaco
USMNT forward Folarin Balogun scored for the eighth straight league game as Monaco rallied to draw 2-2 with struggling Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Sunday....2026
• Balogun equals Neymar goal streak; Pogba returns
Folarin Balogun scored for a seventh successive Ligue 1 game and Paul Pogba returned from injury but AS Monaco was blown out 4-1 by Paris FC on Friday....2026
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• Balogun equals Neymar goal streak; Pogba returns
2026

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• Akliouche makes the difference as Monaco beats slumping Lyon for 6th straight league win
Maghnes Akliouche scored a brilliant individual goal and American forward Folarin Balogun netted a penalty as Monaco rallied to win 2-1 at Lyon for a sixth straight league victory. Coach Paulo Fonseca's slumping Lyon side is seven games without a win overall having equalled a club record with 13 straight victories. Although Lyon is in fourth place, Monaco is only one point behind in the race for...2026
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• Folarin Balogun added to USMNT roster for September friendlies
Folarin Balogun has been called up to the U.S. men’s national team for September’s friendlies, making his return after a year away from the team. Mauricio Pochettino added Balogun to the roster on Wednesday, just three days after Balogun made his season debut for Monaco following his recovering from the same ankle injury that kept ... Read more...2025
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• USMNT: Tolkin replaces Dest on Gold Cup roster
The U.S. men’s national team roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup has been revealed. Left back John Tolkin has replaced Sergino Dest on the 26-player roster, while Walker Zimmerman, Chris Brady, Paxten Aaronson, and Nate Harriel will all stay after previously being added as injury replacements. Zack Steffen, Patrick Schulte, DeJuan Jones, Folarin Balogun, ... Read more...2025
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• Aaronson, Harriel, Zimmerman named to USMNT roster as injury replacements
Mauricio Pochettino has been forced into three additional roster moves ahead of the June U.S. men’s national team camp. Paxten Aaronson, Walker Zimmerman, and Nathan Harriel have been added to the roster, replacing Folarin Balogun, DeJuan Jones, and Sean Zawadzki, U.S. Soccer announced Sunday. Jones has been forced out with a lower body injury while ... Read more...2025
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• Injured Balogun dropped from U.S. Gold Cup squad
Forward Folarin Balogun will miss the Concacaf Gold Cup because of an ankle injury and was among three players dropped Sunday from a United States roster already without Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie....2025
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• USMNT's Balogun, Dike net 1st goals since injuries
United States and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun scored his first Ligue 1 goal this year following shoulder surgery....2025
• Balogun returns with hat trick in Monaco friendly
United States striker Folarin Balogun has played his first match this year following shoulder surgery....2025
• Folarin Balogun return to Monaco training

Folarin Balogun’s lengthy wait looks to be coming to an end. Balogun returned to training with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco on Wednesday, the club announced. The U.S. men’s national team forward had been sidelined since last fall due to a shoulder injury. After originally trying to make an earlier comeback, Balogun underwent surgery to ... Read more...2025
• Folarin Balogun to miss four months following shoulder surgery
Folarin Balogun already missed two months of AS Monaco’s season due to a dislocated shoulder and will now be sidelined for another four. Monaco manager Adi Hutter confirmed the news ahead of the club’s midweek Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Balogun underwent surgery last week to repair a dislocated shoulder and isn’t expected back ... Read more...2024
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2026
"men’s national team endured highs and lows in 2025, but a strong ending to the year has Folarin Balogun confident for what’s to come."

2025
"United States and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun scored his first Ligue 1 goal this year following shoulder surgery."

2024
"Mauricio Pochettino's first roster as USMNT manager contains plenty of familiar names, a group headlined by AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Monaco forward Folarin Balogun."

2023
"Matt Turner, Chris Richards, and Folarin Balogun were also chosen to the XI after the USMNT defeated ."

2021
"Arsenal talent Folarin Balogun has impressed in limited time with the Gunners this season, but reportedly could be on his way out of London this summer."

2020
"Folarin Balogun has worked his way up to the Arsenal first team and got to celebrate his first senior goal for the English Premier League club on Thursday."

• Folarin Balogun joins Monaco in permanent deal

Folarin Balogun is headed back to Ligue 1, but this time it’s in a permanent move from English Premier League side Arsenal. AS Monaco acquired Balogun in a transfer from Arsenal, both clubs announced Wednesday. Balogun signed a five-year contract with the French club, which will run until June 2028. Balogun enjoyed a stellar loan ... Read more...2023
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• Sources: Monaco close to €45m Balogun transfer

Monaco are leading the race to sign Arsenal's Folarin Balogun as talks advance over a deal worth in the region of €45m, sources have told ESPN....2023
• Weston McKennie’s iconic kiss, Christian Pulisic’s brace gives USMNT inspiring win over rival Mexico
Photo by Candice Ward/USSF/Getty Images for USSF Pulisic’s pair of goals and McKennie’s signature moment highlight the 3-0 US win over Mexico In the 23rd minute of Thursday night’s CONCACAF Nations League match between the United States Men’s National Team and Mexico, US captain Christian Pulisic collapsed to his knees before falling face-down on the playing surface at Allegiant Stadium....2023
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• Report: Balogun set to sign new long-term contract with Arsenal

Folarin Balogun looked set to walk away from Arsenal this summer, but will now reportedly commit his future to the English Premier League side in the coming days. Balogun is close to signing a new four-year (...)...2021
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• Reports: Arteta to keep Balogun sidelined due to contract issues

Arsenal talent Folarin Balogun has impressed in limited time with the Gunners this season, but reportedly could be on his way out of London this summer. Balogun's contract with the Premier League club expires (...)...2021
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• Reports: Liverpool among several clubs linked with Balogun

Folarin Balogun has yet to sign a new contract with Premier League side Arsenal and reportedly could be on his way out of the London-based club if a move isn't completed in the near future. (...)...2020
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• USMNT's Balogun scores in 8th straight for Monaco
2026
• Ricardo Pepi scores PSV’s winner against AZ Alkmaar

Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright both scored goals for their respective clubs this weekend and Ricardo Pepi added his name to the list on Saturday. Pepi scored PSV’s winning goal on Saturday in a 2-1 comeback victory over visiting AZ Alkmaar. It marked third goal of 2026 and his 14th of the season in all ... Read more...2026
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• Folarin Balogun scores in 100th Ligue 1 appearance, leads Monaco past PSG
AS Monaco exacted revenge on reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain for eliminating them in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Folarin Balogun marked his 100th Ligue 1 appearance by scoring once and adding one assist in Monaco’s 3-1 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes. The American forward continued his strong run of form ... Read more...2026
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• PSG drops points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco, opening door for Lens to close gap
Paris Saint-Germain dropped points in the Ligue 1 title race after losing 3-1 at home to a slick Monaco side on Friday. Leader PSG's fourth league defeat of the campaign could have been even heavier and rival Lens can move within one point at the top by beating rock-bottom Metz on Sunday. Livewire winger Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring for Monaco and American forward Folarin Balogun sealed ...2026
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• Folarin Balogun scores twice, Monaco falls to PSG in Champions League

AS Monaco wasted away Folarin Balogun’s best performance of the season to date. Balogun scored twice on Tuesday night but Monaco suffered a 3-2 first leg loss to French rivals Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. The American forward delivered his first brace at club level since March 2024, taking his season tally ... Read more...2026
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• Balogun scores after 55 seconds and then adds another for Monaco against PSG in Champions League
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, and added a second goal less than midway through the first half. There was only 55 seconds on the clock at Stade Louis II when Balogun headed in a precise cross from the left by Aleksandr Golovin. Balogun scored again to make it 2-0 in the 1...2026
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• Folarin Balogun scores in Champions League, continues hot run of form

Folarin Balogun is the U.S. men’s national team’s in-form striker this fall. Balogun scored once on Wednesday in AS Monaco’s 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw with Cypriot side Pafos FC. The American forward now has five goals in his last seven appearances for club and country. Takumi Minamino opened the scoring for Monaco in the ... Read more...2025
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• Folarin Balogun wants USMNT to “get results” ahead of 2026

CHESTER, Pa. — U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun didn’t sugarcoat it when asked about what he hopes the squad earns during the November international window. Balogun went through final preparations with his USMNT teammates on Friday ahead of Saturday’s home friendly vs. Paraguay at Subaru Park, home of MLS’ club Philadelphia Union. The ... Read more...2025
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• Folarin Balogun scores, sent off in Monaco’s loss to Lens

Folarin Balogun’s day started on a high note but ended in disappointment and frustration. Balogun scored his fourth Ligue 1 goal of the season on Saturday before being sent off in a 4-1 home loss to Lens. The U.S. men’s national team striker was ejected from the match before halftime and watched as his squad ... Read more...2025
• USMNT's Balogun scores, sees red for Monaco
United States forward Folarin Balogun scored and was then sent off as Monaco were routed 4-1 by Lens in France's Ligue 1 on Saturday....2025

• USMNT's tale of two strikers as Balogun, Pepi battle at Copa América

Folarin Balogun scored for the USMNT vs. Bolivia, while Ricardo Pepi missed four chances. The former has momentum in the race for selection right now....2024
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• Weston McKennie’s iconic kiss, Christian Pulisic’s brace gives USMNT inspiring win over rival Mexico
2023

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• Pulisic leads Pochettino's first USMNT roster
2024

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• Pulisic, Reyna, Musah headline Concacaf Nations League Finals Best XI
The U.S. men’s national team was heavily represented in Monday’s Best XI for the Concacaf Nations League Finals. Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Yunus Musah headlined the six USMNT players named to the all-tournament team, Concacaf announced Monday. Matt Turner, Chris Richards, and Folarin Balogun were also chosen to the XI after the USMNT defeated ... Read more...2023
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• FIFA approves Folarin Balogun’s international switch to represent USMNT
U.S. Soccer’s chase for Folarin Balogun appears to have come to an end. FIFA announced Tuesday that it approved a request by U.S. Soccer to change Balogun’s national eligibility from England. The Arsenal loanee had previously represented the U.S. Under-18 youth national team back in 2018. Balogun, who since has represented England’s U-18, U-20, and ... Read more...2023
• Debate Settled: Reyna, Balogun ensure USMNT are Kings of Concacaf

Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun starred as the U.S. successfully defended its Concacaf Nations League crown against Canada....2023
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• Weston McKennie’s iconic kiss, Christian Pulisic’s brace gives USMNT inspiring win over rival Mexico
2023

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• U.S. beats Canada to win NL as Balogun nets 1st

Folarin Balogun scored his first goal for the United States in its 2-0 win over Canada on Sunday in the Concacaf Nations League final at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas....2023
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• Sources: Balogun in FL amid potential U.S. switch

Folarin Balogun is in Florida amid a serious push from U.S. Soccer for him to switch his international allegiance from England, sources told ESPN....2023
• Reyna, Pulisic, Balogun headline USMNT Nations League Roster
The Concacaf Nations League semifinals get underway in two weeks and new U.S. men’s national team interim head coach B.J. Callaghan announced his roster for a June 15 showdown vs. Mexico. Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, and Folarin Balogun headlined Callaghan’s 24-player roster for the tournament’s final four. Balogun, who had his one-time international switch approved ... Read mor...2023
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• Akliouche makes the difference as Monaco beats slumping Lyon for 6th straight league win
2026

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• PSG drops points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco, opening door for Lens to close gap
2026

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• A closer look at the USMNT’s No. 9 race

Mauricio Pochettino will have plenty of key decisions to make in regard to the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup roster and no position might be more important than the No. 9 position. Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright, and Patrick Agyemang are the four leading candidates for Pochettino to consider as the USMNT nears ... Read more...2026
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• Folarin Balogun scores twice, Monaco falls to PSG in Champions League
2026

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• Balogun scores after 55 seconds and then adds another for Monaco against PSG in Champions League
2026

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• Balogun double sets U.S. mark in UCL knockouts
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday....2026
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• Reyna nets on USMNT return in win over Paraguay
Giovanni Reyna scored on his return to the starting lineup and Folarin Balogun added a second as the USMNT beat Paraguay in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday....2025
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• Folarin Balogun nets winning Champions League goal for Monaco

If the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup schedule began tomorrow, Folarin Balogun would be the starting No. 9. Balogun scored Monaco’s winning goal on Tuesday as the French side defeated Bodo/Glimt 1-0 in UEFA Champions League play. The American striker has scored three goals in his last six appearances for the Ligue 1 club. ... Read more...2025
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• Folarin Balogun scores in wild Monaco victory
Folarin Balogun is starting to pick up steam for Ligue 1 side Monaco. Balogun scored once on Wednesday in Monaco’s 5-3 road victory over Nantes in league play. The U.S. men’s national team striker now has two goals in his last four appearances for Monaco, who jumped to second place with Wednesday’s win. Mamadou Coulibaly ... Read more...2025
• Balogun, Zendejas boost USMNT stocks in latest opportunities

The U.S. men’s national team rebounded from Saturday’s loss by earning an important win for morale, and after not getting the starting nod in Saturday’s loss, Folarin Balogun and Alex Zendejas led the way against Japan. Balogun and Zendejas were both goalscorers in Tuesday’s 2-0 home victory, a result which helped ease the pressure on ... Read more...2025
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