Folarin Balogun (Twitter)
Balogun was born in Brooklyn, New York but grew up in England. He is also approved for Nigeria through his parents. He is expected to meet the USA team in next month’s CONCACAF Nations League final
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has chosen to represent the United States, US Soccer announced on Tuesday after FIFA approved his decision to transfer England from the national team.
The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, previously played for England under-21s.
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Balogun was born in Brooklyn, New York but grew up in England. He is also approved for Nigeria through his parents.
He is expected to meet the USA team in next month’s CONCACAF Nations League final.
Balogun has scored 19 goals in 34 Ligue 1 games for Reims this season.
FIFA approved a one-off change of association on Tuesday.
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“My decision to represent the United States came about with my family,” Balogun said.
“It came naturally in the end, but it’s definitely just something I wanted to do and it feels like home.”
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2023-05-17 05:57:56
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