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Why Folarin Balogun didn't play for USMNT v Jamaica as Arsenal star set to miss pre-season start

USMNT managed to salvage a late point against Jamaica as they kicked off their latest CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw. After going behind to Damion Lowe's early opener it was down to Brandon Vazquez to equalise in the 88th minute to rescue something from the game.

In what was a much weakened team following a second consecutive CONCACAF Nations League tournament win last week, BJ Callaghan's side flirted with defeat for much of the game before finally hitting back. They had Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner to thank.

The 29-year-old, celebrating his birthday on the day of the game, saved a penalty from Aston Villa's Leon Bailley to keep the gap down to just one goal during the first half. A mountain of second half pressure ended up telling, as USA grabbed their equaliser with minutes to go.

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