Folarin Balogun Joins AS Monaco and Gets Called Up for Team USA’s Friendly Matches

The new American striker from AS Monaco, who arrived in the Principality this Wednesday, was called up just before the formalization of his signing by Team USA, which will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Oman in early September.

Folarin Balogun, the new asset of the Red and White attack, will not stay long at the foot of the Rock. Barely arrived in the Principality to join AS Monaco until June 2028, the American center forward will indeed be absent during the international break to defend the colors of his country. Summoned by Gregg Berhalter for the next gathering of the United States, he will be there for the two friendly matches scheduled during this September break.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Gregg Berhalter selects 24-player roster ahead of September friendlies » https://t.co/9C2PXqEe17#USMNT x @BioSteelSports pic.twitter.com/c4BqYXbN4F

— U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (@USMNT) August 30, 2023

Getting ready before the big day

First against Uzbekistan on September 9, and against Oman four days later. The former gunner will therefore only have meetings without stakes to play during this international window, and for good reason: the United States are already qualified. for the next World Cup 2026as the host country of the event, along with its neighbors Canada and Mexico.

The country of Uncle Sam will therefore host the most prestigious of competitions, and this for the first time since 1994. Big challenge for Balo’, who will already have a huge test with his new selection.

A young “Yankee”

New, because the young American of 22 years discovered Team USA quite recently. Arrived last June with the Yankees, he had previously made all his ranges with the young teams of England. And he took good care of his debut, since in two games, he first came into play in a completely crazy match against Mexico (3-0 victory).

Before opening his goal counter against Canada (2-0 success), in the final of the Concacaf Nations League… which he won! A fiery baptism, and a future that looks bright for the new Monegasque. Bravo, and good luck Balo! 🇺🇸

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𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙤 🔴⚪️#WelcomeBalogun 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QdAIKcwWd8

— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 30, 2023

📅 The United States program:

Friendly matches

Saturday September 9: USA – Uzbekistan at City Park, St. Louis, Missouri (11:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 13: USA – Oman at Allianz Field, Saint-Paul, Minnesota (2h30)

2023-08-31 08:28:00


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