I think the longer Balogun stays at Arsenal the lesser the chance he makes it with England. A 3-1 victory for #AFCU23 over Manchester United 👏 ⚽️ Balogun (1, 40) ⚽️ Patino (90+2)#PL2 🏆 pic.twitter.com/INiePZgPHC— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) September 11, 2021
18 yr old Houston-born 🇺🇸🇨🇭 dual nat CB Bryan Okoh went 90'+ today for RB Salzburg u19s in their 0-2 loss to Sevilla u19 in their opening match of UEFA Youth League group stage pic.twitter.com/KlSeh7psNR— 🇺🇸 ⚽ east (@eastdeflection) September 14, 2021
An ‘03 CB. He came off the bench and scored. Bryan Okoh (2003) is one of my favourite #NXGN centre-backs to watch.Not his primary job, but the 🇺🇸-born 🇨🇭 youth international scored tonight on his Salzburg debut.Goals too for Benjamin Sesko 🇸🇮 and Maurits Kjaergaard 🇩🇰 in an 8-0 cup victory for the 🇦🇹 champions. https://t.co/FM7ErRUDLO— Tom Maston (@TomMaston) September 22, 2021
See you later 👋 https://t.co/bxlS2WJNAF pic.twitter.com/IU7G1HhHZB— Dan Critchlow (@afcDW) October 1, 2021
I think it's important that we root for the success of the players who are playing for Mexico. I know that a lot of people want all of them to fail, but I think thats detrimental to our program. If Araujo is playing for LA Galaxy for 15 years as their starting RB, thats obviously not good for the next up and coming RB in the academy. If Ochoa is the starting GK for Real Salt Lake for 15 years, thats obivously not good for the next up and coming GK in the academy. We should want to see these players move to another club outside of MLS as soon as possible, so their spot could open up (potentially for a young American). If Alvarez goes to Europe soon, that probably means more minutes for Dunbar (or eventually Valdez/Alcala). I think it's also good to see as many American born players succeed at the club level as possible. Even if they aren't playing for us, it helps these young kids to see players from the USA succeeding. Most of these kids are not like fans that only care about seeing players succeed that play for their NT. I'm sure that many dual-national Mexican-Americans love to see the success of Pepi and Ochoa. They likely don't differentiate. It's a tough decision for many of these kids as they love both countries. It is also good for the perception abroad of our development system. A scout for Juventus or Bayern Munich likely doesn't differentiate a player playing for USA or Mexico like we would. Also, it may help Mexico decide to produce better players in Mexico if a lot of their best players end up being American-born kids. That should eventually help us retain players, if Mexico produces better players. I don't mind if people root against these kids when Mexico plays the USA. They should, if they are USMNT fans, but I don't see how it helps our NT program at all when I see people making fun of an Ochoa blunder or Alvarez having an anonymous performance.
They both will be sold pretty soon no matter whether we root for or against them. Rooting against them is way more fun.
‘02 LB starting every week in the top flight of Sweden. Kris Lund assist! 🅰️https://t.co/4Q7ymbjs97— 🇺🇸 ⚽ east (@eastdeflection) October 23, 2021
I know he's out of the age range for the board right now, but its shocking to me that Alex Zendejas has been called up to the senior Mexico camp for a friendly in November. I'm more convinced than ever that the Mexican federation has just put an emphasis on having Mexican-Americans in every camp just to grease the skids. I'm not convinced Alex Zendejas would make a USMNT midfield of only FCD academy products, much less get a USMNT call-up. Alex Zendejas Mexico camp. #dtid pic.twitter.com/IwOGdhNHjN— 3rd Degree (@3rdDegreeNet) October 24, 2021
Congrats to '01 Houston-born, Ecuador-raised winger Andrew Draper on his first pro goal in his first start for Universidad Catolica who are second place in the Ecuadorian top tier. Will be interesting to see if he holds this starting spot. https://t.co/obJJmWvVAJ— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) October 30, 2021
Fenerbahçe U19 2 - 1 Kayserispor U19Gol: Bora AydınlıkAsist: Çağatay Kurukalıp pic.twitter.com/GKBaBXi1gU— 1907Bros (@1907Bros) November 7, 2021
Bad news: Bryan #Okoh has suffered a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during training with the Swiss national team and will return to Salzburg for further examinations. Get well soon, Bryan! pic.twitter.com/8dl2GA8Rzs— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) November 14, 2021
UCL debut ✅Congrats, Malik! 👏#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/HWlqxGxyHN— 🇺🇸 FC Bayern US 🇨🇦 (@FCBayernUS) November 23, 2021
Folarin Balogun has scored a hat-trick against Derby U-23 yesterday.Folarin for Arsenal U23s this season:✅11 games⚽️15 goals🅰️2 assists📊directly involved in a goal every 55 minutesSimply too good for youth football. pic.twitter.com/RmF68iz6Qk— Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) November 27, 2021
PL2 is a waste of his time. Arsenal needs to get him out on loan to a decent level since they dont have European matches and the rotation that comes with it
🚨 Arsenal have decided to let Folarin Balogun leave on loan in Jan until summer. Huge interest in 20yo striker but no decision yet on clubs. It could change but current thinking is to get regular senior action which #AFC can’t offer for now @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/YVOWS0iBSK— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) December 6, 2021
I’m generalizing here, but I think the caliber of English these dual-nats from Europe, Asia, or South America speak can be a window into their potential interest in playing for the USA. If they don’t speak the language, the chances are reduced IMO. If they are fluent, I think the chances are higher. Aydinlik does not have an American accent, but he’s fluent and he speaks at a pace that shows he’s very comfortable with English. On the 2nd episode of my Podcast, I interviewed Fenerbahçe's 16-year-old talent, Bora Aydinlik. Highly recommended! 🟡🔵🎧 Spotify: https://t.co/ILFezCD3Nj🎧 Apple Podcast: https://t.co/QKwzfLGgMP🎧 Google Podcast: https://t.co/GKzRePCtPs🎧 YouTube: https://t.co/8vpN4hw9rN pic.twitter.com/G0rhWU5xwX— R.D. Football Scout (@RdScouting) December 30, 2021
US-eligible Amir Richardson was named by L'Equipe as one of the top five newcomers in Ligue 2. The defensive mid from Le Havre has been with Morocco U23 and France U20. https://t.co/NJb56frYMN— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) December 30, 2021
Middlesbrough want Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun on loan. Boro boss Chris Wilder tried to sign him at Sheffield United. Number of Championship clubs + Saint Etienne keen too. Eddie Nketiah situation unchanged. Can sign pre-contract with foreign club. #UTB #AFC #Balogun #Nketiah— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) January 2, 2022
Folarin Balogun now close to complete loan move to Middlesbrough as reported yesterday. Talks progressing with Arsenal, Gunners board prepared to accept. 🔴 #AFCIt’s just matter of time, as @RyanTaylorSport confirms. Also Maitland-Niles deal with AS Roma to be signed soon. https://t.co/gxs8SrG9Ak— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2022
Folarin Balogun, what an assist… take a bow 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/MwkJkIqbDy— Bhavs (@bhavss14) February 12, 2022