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Balogun Back, U.S. Men’s Team Roars | Spokane News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension is officially overturned, sending shockwaves through the U.S. Men’s National Team as he returns for their crucial World Cup clash. The red card, given for a questionable ankle tackle in the round of 32, sparked fan outrage and “Free Balo” chants — and FIFA sided with the players. Balogun’s explosive form, including 11 goals in 16 club games, makes his return vital; no other striker matches his scoring threat or ability to stretch defenses. With the team’s tactical and mental edge restored, they’re now gunning for their first quarterfinal since 2022 — and Belgium’s game plan just got a whole lot tougher. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/378e8fba09805b65