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USMNT star Balogun makes UCL history after crucial winning goal for Monaco

USMNT star Folarin Balogun made history by scoring in a third successive Champions League match to steer Monaco to a hard-fought victory over Galatasaray in the Principality. On an evening when both teams squandered a catalogue of inviting opportunities, the 24-year-old’s scrappy finish midway through the second half proved enough to secure a vital three points and lift Monaco level with their Turkish opponents in the league phase.

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USMNT striker options: Balogun ‘there’ but Wright & Pepi warned

Mauricio Pochettino faces plenty of selection posers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the USMNT looking to piece together a squad that can be competitive on the grandest of stages. They will need plenty of firepower in order to make that possible, with Brad Friedel discussing a striker pool that includes Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi and Josh Sargent during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

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WATCH: Balogun scores game-winner for USMNT thanks to Reyna

Folarin Balogun scored a crucial goal to put the United States Men’s National Team ahead 2-1 against Paraguay during the November 2025 international window. The strike was Balogun’s third goal in his last four appearances, with Gio Reyna creating the chance moments after ending his own scoring drought with the USMNT’s opener - his first goal since March 2024.

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Balogun’s penalty and red card shape Monaco’s defeat

USMNT star Folarin Balogun experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows on Saturday against Lens. The AS Monaco striker drew his side level with a 37th-minute penalty, only to be sent off before halftime - a turning point that left Monaco reeling. Lens capitalized, surging to a 3-1 lead by the break before sealing a 4-1 victory.

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WATCH: USMNT's Balogun scores against Bodo/Glimt in UCL

Folarin Balogun scored his first Champions League goal of the season, netting in the first half of Monaco's clash with Bodo/Glimt to put his club up 1-0 at the Aspmyra Stadion. The goal is Balogun's third since scoring for the U.S. men's national team against Ecuador in a 1-1 draw during the October international break.

Frequently asked questions

Trent Alexander-Arnold plays as a right-back for Liverpool and England and is considered among the very best in his position in the world.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was born in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool in Merseyside, England.

Trent Alexander-Arnold dons the No. 66 jersey at Liverpool, which has stuck with him ever since he was first assigned the number by Liverpool's kit management co-ordinator, Lee Ratcliffe, in 2016.

Trent Alexander-Arnold stands at 1.75m (5ft 9in), with his on the ball prowess making him one of the most prolific chance creators in world football.

Trent Alexander-Arnold weighs 67kg (148 lbs) and is considered to be one of the most prolific full-backs on the planet.

Spotted by the-then academy coach Ian Barrigan at a half-tern camp hosted by Liverpool in 2004, Trent Alexander-Arnold joined the Reds' academy as a six-year-old.

No, Trent Alexander-Arnold does not have any children yet.

While the Liverpool right-back is yet to marry, he is currently dating English actress Iris Law, who is the daughter of Hollywood actor Jude Law.