Balogun sure seems like one we have a decent shot at now. 1499232101236817920 is not a valid tweet id
The MNT's attacking situation is certainly unsettled, but he's gotta know he wouldn't more than a reach for 2022, whether at Arsenal or anywhere else, based on his resume so far and the fact that it's late in the cycle. Still, a reach is better than he'd get for England. And if he finishes the English season strong, who knows?
2022 seems too soon, but he does seem like he’s the style of striker that Berhalter is very much a fan of.
Don’t underestimate his chemistry with Musah. They played in the academy together and I bet they are close. Musah will be in Berhalter’s ear if Balogun is playing well.
Its also relatively obvious that Berhalter isn't satisfied with his forward situation with the USMNT. He keeps rotating guys looking for the answer, and none of them are stepping up (other than Pepi for a few games). He'll probably go back to Sargent, Pefok, etc. soon. Forward is one position where a previously uncapped "outsider" may be able to make a run at the squad over the summer.
My guess a year or so ago for likeliest recruits to have a possible impact for '22 would've been Pierie and Balogun. At this point I'm less sure. It's probably some mishmash of those two plus Munoz and Malik Tillman, but I still don't think any of them walk onto a final roster if everyone's available. Maybe I'm missing someone?
Going through my daily check of USYNT sources for USYNT news, I went to reddit first. Here's the @bshredder tweet you were referencing though. American born-Folarin Balogun (perhaps #USMNT eligible sooner than later) scores his first, 1st team goal for Middlesbrough through an act of comedy. But Middlesbrough drop one to Sheffield United 4-1 https://t.co/OuNiXHTT7D— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) March 8, 2022
Lovely finish from Balogun tonight. https://t.co/hEjGvWpKxB— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) March 15, 2022
Este fue el primer gol de Santiago Muñoz @santi_mr10 con el Newcastle U23 en la PL2, en la gran victoria de ayer. Sólido remate de cabeza del mexicano https://t.co/35kFUkxarL— xGoalsMX (@xGoalsMX) March 29, 2022
Team of the Week in Iceland for Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson who's considered one of the top prospects based in that country. The Iceland U21 central attacking midfielder/false 9 has an American father. https://t.co/DDyilqqg1I— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) April 23, 2022
Chance Cowell, brother of Cade Cowell, has been called up to the Mexico U-15 National Team. The Sacramento Republic Academy Player had an offer to join #Quakes74 Academy. #ElTri #USMNT pic.twitter.com/0kqOBcqCjf— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) April 25, 2022
Isn't Mexico U15 also playing the same tournament US U15 is playing? How many YNT of the same age does Mexico do? Seems like a lot!
Thomas Partey, Berd Leno, Folarin Balogun all set to travel with Arsenal for pre-season tour in the USA - club statement confirms. 🛩🇺🇸 #AFCBalogun will leave on loan right after the tour, while Fulham will push again in the negotiations for Leno.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2022 Amir Richardson is wanted by multiple Ligue 1 clubs according to L'Equipe. Led by Reims but also including Brest and Lorient.The '02 defensive midfielder currently plays for France U20s but seems to have strong ties to the US through his father. https://t.co/GEL8ljiRje— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) July 13, 2022
I watched a game of Dylan Saltos (‘03), the kid who plays in the Ecuador system. He’s not bad, but not good enough to play for us. Small secondary striker type. Not really dynamic. Not quick. More of a goal scorer than true playmaker. He’s two footed, I like his attacking instincts, and his technique is slightly above average. He did score two goals, including a golazo, but I try to not let stuff like that influence the assessment of the player too much.
🚨 Stade de Reims (Ligue 1) are targeting a loan move for USMNT eligible striker Folarin Balogun as a replacement for Hugo Ekitike, whom they have just sold to PSG. 👀Via The Sun pic.twitter.com/NewfGuTLca— Takes 🇺🇸 (@USMNTTAKES) July 25, 2022
Looking like Balogun to Reims is getting closer. 📝 Interviewé par l'@UnionArdennais, Jean-Pierre Caillot a confirmé l'intérêt du Stade de Reims pour Folarin Balogun."Folarin Balogun nous intéresse sous la forme d’un prêt. Même si la finalisation de ce dossier tarde un peu, nous restons en éveil."➡️ https://t.co/iJ1yVJgQ9b pic.twitter.com/p4mkp4ZE7Y— Reims Média Football (@reimsmediafoot) July 29, 2022