While absolutely anything and everything is political, we'll try to keep this very important first point as apolitical as possible. You can't be against birthright citizenship, and rooting the United States Men's National Team. That's because the USMNT leading scorer, Folarin Balogun, is only an American international due to birthright citizenship. Exactly 25 years ago, today, … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News vs Belgium: Folarin Balogun, Mark McKenzie
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Fulham at Arsenal Team News: Balogun, Tomiyasu, Ream, Mitrovic
Fulham heads to Arsenal for a London derby that has a ton of American storylines to it. After all, you know the "Full of Americans" joke for the Cottagers. First off, it's a matchup of two clubs with American ownership: Shahid Khan, the most prominent University of Illinois graduate in sports business, leading Fulham vs. the Missouri based empire that is Kroenke Sports … [Read more...] about Fulham at Arsenal Team News: Balogun, Tomiyasu, Ream, Mitrovic
Arsenal Transfer Talk: Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati
Arsenal prepare for their second match of the league season, third overall, when they make the short trip to Crystal Palace tomorrow night, but in between now and then, we have transfer talk to do. Let's cover the latest narratives surrounding Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati, starting with the former. The 22-year-old striker starred while out on loan last season at Reims, and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Transfer Talk: Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati
Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA
England and the United States of America played to a draw in last year's World Cup, but the Americans emerged victorious in the Folarin Balogun recruiting battle. The Arsenal forward, currently making a splash while on loan with Reims in the French Ligue 1, represented both England and the USA at the youth level, before making his way with England's U21 team. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA