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Americans Abroad: All eyes on Reyna, Bournemouth make push

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Champions League hopes for Adams and Bournemouth

USMNT's Balogun scores third goal of season in Monaco win

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the season for Monaco as the U.S. men's national team star made his mark in a 5-3 win over Nantes on Wednesday. The goal continues Balogun's strong run of form for the striker, which was headlined by two goals in his last two starts for Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT.

Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah, Brenden Aaronson

Americans Abroad: Aaronson puts on show, Weah Mr. Versatility

GOAL looks inside the numbers, tactics and trends for key U.S. internationals in Europe early in the season

'There's a new sheriff in town' - Lalas praises Poch's style

Mic'd Up: The outspoken analyst lauded Pochettino's approach, but says international game has been a 'rude awakening' for U.S. coach

Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi

USMNT Striker Rankings: Balogun, Pepi lead pack - for now

With the World Cup less than a year away, GOAL ranks the strikers competing to make Mauricio Pochettino's squad

Americans Abroad: Red-hot Balogun continues scoring streak

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including yet another goal from the Monaco striker

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Balogun builds on USMNT momentum by scoring goal for Monaco

After scoring for the U.S. men's national team during the international break, Folarin Balogun built on that momentum on the club level, scoring his side's only goal in Monaco's 1-1 draw with Angers. The strike is his second of the season, with the first coming back on Aug. 31. Les Monégasques now sit fifth in Ligue 1.

Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun, Tanner Tessmann

USMNT World Cup roster projection: Poch narrows focus

With the World Cup just eight months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summer

Quiet off the pitch, expect Balogun to make noise at World Cup

EXCLUSIVE: With a unique career trajectory, Balogun just might be the player to define the USMNT run to the World Cup

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Gomez hails Balogun's breakout performance against Ecuador

Folarin Balogun’s performance in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador marked his true breakthrough moment with the USMNT, according to ESPN analyst Herculez Gomez. The former USMNT forward praised Balogun’s intelligent movement and composed finishing, saying the display cemented his place as the frontrunner for the starting striker role heading into the 2026 World Cup.

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Americans Abroad: Pulisic to face McKennie in Serie A rivalry

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Pulisic taking on USMNT teammate McKennie in Serie A rivalry

USMNT roster: Pulisic leads, but who will join A-list squad?

With the World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look in the upcoming October camp.

‘Stakes remain high’ - Holden on Reyna's revival, World Cup

Mic'd Up: Holden discussed Reyna's move to Gladbach, Pochettino's evolving tactics and nation set to be 'consumed by the World Cup'

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'Quality strikers' - Lalas encouraged by both Pepi, Balogun

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Folarin Balogun, Alejandro Zendejas, Antonio Freeman

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Zendejas, Balogun seize chances

Some players moved closer to Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup squad in September friendlies, but others now challenged

Donovan: Sargent lacks quality, Balogun should be USMNT striker

The American icon weighed in on the ongoing striker competition for the national team and believes the AS Monaco star deserves the nod over Sargent

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: Cole Palmer is an extremely technical player who features as either a central attacking midfielder or a right winger for Chelsea. He is left-footed, which allows him to cut in from the right flank when he's used as a winger.
: Cole Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in England.
: Cole Palmer wears the No. 20 shirt at Chelsea, assigned to him when the club signed him from Manchester City in 2023.
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