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• Ricardo Pepi “ready to be the man” in latest USMNT No. 9 opportunity

Ricardo Pepi’s impressive start to PSV’s 2024-25 season paired with the absences of Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, and Josh Sargent provides the forward with a major opportunity to grab the U.S. men’s national team’s No. 9 job long-term. Pepi enters his latest camp as the likely candidate to start in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup as ... Read more...2024
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• Report: USMNT's Balogun (shoulder) out 2 months
United States striker Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for about two months with a shoulder injury, a person close to the player told The Associated Press on Wednesday....2024
• Report: Folarin Balogun to miss two months due to dislocated shoulder
Folarin Balogun’s recent shoulder injury could reportedly sideline him for the remainder of 2024. Balogun is set to miss two months after dislocating his shoulder with AS Monaco, L’Equipe reported Tuesday. There is no official timetable yet for Balogun’s return, but things aren’t looking good for the U.S. men’s national team forward. Balogun suffered the ... Read more...2024
• A closer look at the USMNT striker picture for October window

Mauricio Pochettino may not have his No. 1 striking option for October’s pair of U.S. men’s national team friendlies, but he still has four other options hungry for the opportunity to shine. Folarin Balogun’s dislocated shoulder has forced him out of USMNT duty this month, opening the door for others to fill the void. Josh ... Read more...2024
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• Tessmann, Vazquez, Zendejas added to USMNT roster as injury replacements
A trio of injuries have forced U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino to make three roster changes for October’s international window. Midfielder Tanner Tessmann and forwards Brandon Vazquez and Alex Zendejas have been added for the upcoming matches against Panama and Mexico. The trio will replace Johnny Cardoso, Folarin Balogun, and Tim Weah ... Read more...2024
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• Injuries force trio out of next USMNT matches
Monaco forward Folarin Balogun, Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso, and Juventus midfielder Tim Weah have been ruled out of a pair of upcoming friendlies for the U.S. men's national team because of injury....2024
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• Report: USMNT's Balogun (shoulder) out 2 months
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• Report: Folarin Balogun to miss two months due to dislocated shoulder
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• Tessmann, Vazquez, Zendejas added to USMNT roster as injury replacements
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• Injuries force trio out of next USMNT matches
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• Pulisic, Steffen, Weah headline Pochettino’s first USMNT roster for October friendlies
The first U.S. men’s national team roster of the Mauricio Pochettino-era has officially been released. Christian Pulisic, Zack Steffen, and Tim Weah headline Pochettino’s 25-player roster for October’s pair of friendlies. Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, and Folarin Balogun were also included. Midfielder Gio Reyna and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers missed out through respectiv...2024
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• Who Should Start for the USMNT vs. Germany?

The U.S. men’s national team returns to action this Saturday with European giants Germany opposing them in Connecticut. Several first-team stars are back with the team this fall including in-form forwards Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, as well as attacking midfielder Gio Reyna following his lengthy injury recovery. Midfielders Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah are ... Read more...2023
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• Anthony Hudson on Folarin Balogun discussions: “They went really well”
Folarin Balogun’s international future has yet to be determined ahead of the summer, but U.S. men’s national team interim head coach Anthony Hudson spoke positively of his conversations this March with the young striker. Balogun visited the United States during the March international window after withdrawing from England Under-21 camp due to an announced injury. ... Read more...2023
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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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• Folarin Balogun scores twice off bench in Monaco rout
AS Monaco’s quest to seal a top-four finish in Ligue 1 this season continued Saturday with Folarin Balogun delivering an impactful shift off the bench. Balogun scored twice as Monaco routed Metz 5-2 away from home. The American forward scored his goals in the final 14 minutes of the match, taking his goal tally up ... Read more...2024
• Balogun scores as Monaco win to top Ligue 1

AS Monaco moved top of Ligue 1 after Ismail Jakobs, Folarin Balogun and Wissam Ben Yedder scored in their 3-1 win at fourth-placed Reims on Saturday....2023
• Weston McKennie’s iconic kiss, Christian Pulisic’s brace gives USMNT inspiring win over rival Mexico
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• Folarin Balogun scores 20th Ligue 1 goal of season
There is already plenty of excitement surrounding Folarin Balogun ahead of a potential U.S. men’s national team debut this June and that excitement will rise a bit following his latest club performance on Sunday. Balogun scored his 20th Ligue 1 goal of the season in Stade Reims’ 2-2 draw with Angers on Sunday, becoming the ... Read more...2023
• Balogun scores first Arsenal goal in Europa League debut

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. The New York native made his Europa League debut on (...)...2020
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• 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
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• Pulisic leads Pochettino's first USMNT roster
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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
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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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• Ricardo Pepi “ready to be the man” in latest USMNT No. 9 opportunity
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• USMNT's tale of two strikers as Balogun, Pepi battle at Copa América
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• USMNT rides strong first half to Copa America win over Bolivia

The U.S. men’s national team opened its Copa America schedule in winning fashion on Sunday after edging Bolivia at AT&T Stadium. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun both scored first-half goals as Gregg Berhalter’s squad defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Arlington, Texas. Pulisic also registered one assist in a Man of the Match performance while Tyler Adams ... Read more...2024
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• USMNT blanks Oman to close September window
The U.S. men’s national team made it back-to-back victories on Tuesday night to close out its September schedule on a positive note in Gregg Berhalter’s return. Folarin Balogun, Brenden Aaronson, and Ricardo Pepi all found the back of the net while an own goal from Oman’s Khalid Al-Braiki capped off a 4-0 home victory at ... Read more...2023
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• Berhalter reveals USMNT lineup to face Uzbekistan

Gregg Berhalter didn’t keep any secrets on Friday when asked about who would get the starting nod in the U.S. men’s national team’s first international friendly of the September schedule. Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Timothy Weah will headline the USMNT’s attacking front on Saturday night at CITYPARK, Berhalter revealed Friday afternoon in his pre-match ... Read ...2023
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• Berhalter reveals USMNT lineup vs. Uzbekistan

USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter has revealed his lineup ahead of Saturday's friendly against Uzbekistan, highlighted by Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun....2023
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• Reports: Folarin Balogun set to join AS Monaco in permanent deal

The lengthy race for Folarin Balogun’s signature is reportedly set to conclude with the American forward heading back to Ligue 1. AS Monaco is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Balogun in a permanent deal from English Premier League side Arsenal, multiple reports confirmed. Arsenal is set to receive $43 million (€43 million) for Balogun, ... Read more...2023
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• Sources: Monaco close to €45m Balogun transfer
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• Weston McKennie’s iconic kiss, Christian Pulisic’s brace gives USMNT inspiring win over rival Mexico
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