One of the highlights from the recent window was the use of a three-man backline against Japan. It played to a lot of the team’s strengths.
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Joy in Columbus: Pochettino’s team makes a case for confidence
When Pochettino reiterated how positive he felt about the team’s progress after Saturday’s loss, one didn’t necessarily doubt his sincerity, but …
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USA-Japan Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
Mauricio Pochettino made five changes to the starting lineup from its 2-0 loss on Saturday to South Korea. They included goalscorers Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun.
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Zendejas and Balogun lift USA over Japan 2-0 in friendly
“Just waiting for my moment,” said Alex Zendejas, a winger for Mexico’s Club America
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An attack with Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun would be a first of the Pochettino era
Two of the top Americans abroad are set to play together for the USA for the first time: Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun.
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Folarin Balogun joins USMNT attack
Monaco striker Folarin Balogun was added to the U.S. men’s national team roster for September friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
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USMNT: Three more changes made for June squad
On the eve of the opening of the USMNT’s June training camp in Chicago, three more players dropped out. DeJuan Jones (lower body), Sean Zawadzki (knee) and Folarin Balogun (ankle) were replaced due to injury issues. Balogun is the most significant since he has been since two years the No. 1 choice at center forward (when healthy). But injuries have prevented […]
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Americans Abroad season in review: France
Six Americans played in Ligue 1 — the largest contingent ever — though only three spent the entire season in the top flight.
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Top four spots mean everything in Ligue 1
Most major soccer countries don’t employ American-style playoffs, but there is a playoff of another sort that weighs heavily on the outcome of season-ending races.
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Folarin Balogun sidelined four months
Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for four months following the recurrence of a shoulder injury that requires surgery on Tuesday.