Ex-USA star advocates for changes to red card rules following Folarin Balogun incident
U.S. Soccer Reaction to Balogun’s Red Card John Harkes, a member of the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) World Cup squad, attended a recent match at Levi’s Stadium and shared a reaction that many echoed when Folarin Balogun was sent off. “We kept saying, ‘Wait a minute, that’s not a red card,’” Harkes noted […]
Lionel Messi displayed similar gameplay to USMNT’s Folarin Balogun — but avoided a red card.
In a recent friendly match, Lionel Messi had a moment of leniency from the officials, while Folarin Balogun faced a harsh consequence. On Wednesday, Balogun received a red card, leading many fans to express their disbelief and frustration, with some questioning the fairness of FIFA’s officiating. Their annoyance likely stems from the fact that Messi […]
Folarin Balogun scores and performs the LeBron James silencer gesture in celebration
Balogun Shines for U.S. in World Cup Match Against Bosnia Folarin Balogun, a standout player for the U.S. men’s national soccer team, had a moment of disappointment during the World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. His initial attempt to score was flagged offside, leaving him and his teammates wondering about the missed opportunity. However, […]
Destiny led Falorin Balogun to the USMNT and it’s starting to pay off
U.S. Men’s National Team Shines in World Cup Opener INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The atmosphere at Los Angeles Stadium was electric on Friday night. With 70,492 fans clad in red, white, and blue, chants of “USA!” erupted after almost every American advance throughout the match. At the forefront of the excitement was Folarin Balogun, a striker […]
Folarin Balogun nets two goals in USMNT’s 3-1 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup
Historic Victory for Team USA in World Cup In a remarkable achievement, the United States national soccer team made history by defeating Paraguay 4-1 in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Southern California. This win is particularly significant as it marks the first time the U.S. has scored four goals in […]