We checked in with U.S. Hall of Famer and World Cup veteran Tab Ramos for his assessment of the U.S. team ahead of Monday’s round-of-16 clash with Belgium. Ramos has been calling World Cup 2026 games for HBS TV in Philadelphia and Toronto while keeping a close eye on the USMNT. Ramos started for the […]
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Folarin Balogun sets an example for kids: ‘We have to show them the correct way to handle things’
On Friday, his 25 birthday, Folarin Balogun addressed the media for the first time since he was red carded in the USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup. He admitted it’s been a mix of emotions. “It’s been surreal, to be honest,” Balogun said. “But for me, I think it was just important […]
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USA shows off maturity in emotional win
Mauricio Pochettino didn’t have to think long when asked what he thought of the red card star striker Folarin Balogun received in the 64th minute of the USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina. “Never a red card,” said Pochettino. The controversial decision by referee Raphael Claus following a VAR review to send off Balogun for having raked the back […]
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Balogun scores and sees red as USA beats Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0
Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their second ever — sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. […]
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Soccer America Trivia contest #19
Congratulations to Paul Levy on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #19.
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USA takes historic step with win over Aussies in Seattle
Some impressive singing framed the USA’s 2-0 win over Australia. First, the Australian fans sang their anthem. When they finished off — “For those who’ve come across the seas … We’ve boundless plains to share … To advance Australia fair!” — the other 70 percent of fans in Seattle Stadium followed with a rousing “The […]
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Folarin Balogun does his job
Folarin Balogun knew what he wanted from his World Cup debut. He got so much more. The Brooklyn-born, London-bred striker scored two fine goals, had a third wiped away, and with better fortune might have scored a few more as the United States eviscerated Paraguay in Friday evening’s Group D opener, making for what he […]
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Net twice and chill: US star Balogun relaxed after brace
He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling reporters Friday he plans to finish his epic night by curling up in front of Netflix. Balogun’s two first-half goals, including a sumptuous finish curled into the very top left corner of the Paraguay goal, […]
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World Cup is ‘full circle’ for London-raised U.S. striker Balogun
Raised in London by Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun didn’t quite know what to expect when he signed up to play for the United States at the World Cup. “I didn’t realize at that moment how big football — soccer — was out here in America,” admitted the striker, who was born in New York, but […]
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Game Report: USA-Senegal Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
Coach Mauricio Pochettino gave playing time to 22 members of his squad in the USA’s penultimate game ahead the World Cup