Folarin Balogun made his debut for the USMNT in an eventful 3-0 victory over Mexico which featured four red cards and was ended early by the referee.
The young Arsenal forward pledged his allegiance to the country of his birth earlier in the year, ending speculation over his international future. There was significant clamour for his services, especially after he experienced a breakout season while on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, where he scored 22 times in 39 appearances.
Amid interest from England, the country where he grew up and Nigeria, who he qualifies for on parentage grounds, he ultimately picked the USMNT and received his first senior call up for the CONCACAF Nations League games this summer. Handed a debut by interim coach B.J. Callaghan, the 21-year-old hotshot started the semi final against Mexico in what turned out to be a chaotic encounter.
