Folarin Balogun’s last two games for the USMNT have shown he’s becoming an important striker for the team. Against Japan, his goal showed his positioning and timing, both of which have been praised by teammates and coaches.
Folarin Balogun left Columbus on Tuesday with a goal and a stronger case to be the USMNT’s number one striker. Two veteran voices , Tim Ream and Christian Pulisic , gave him a big thumbs up: not just finishes, but movement, timing and hold-up play that relieves pressure and creates space.
What Balogun brings to the USMNT
Tim Ream praised Balogun’s movement and awareness after the 2–0 win over Japan.