Folarin Balogun

On Thursday, Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, unveiled a 27-player roster for upcoming friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. While the excitement surrounding the announcement is palpable, the absence of several prominent figures speaks volumes about the current state of U.S. soccer. Missing are galaxy-class talents like Christian
Folarin Balogun, a promising forward for the United States national team, is grappling with the aftermath of a recent shoulder injury that threatens to derail his participation in an important Champions League encounter against his former club, Arsenal. The Monaco striker was unable to partake in a training session due to persisting pain from a