Jake and Tom discuss the huge news this week with Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT. We cover how he will change the dynamic of the USA. The U20 USYNT wins 1-0 over Ecuador to begin their World Cup journey. Pellegrino Matarazzo and John Brooks keep Hoffenheim up, and Gio Reyna is now in pole position to the win the Bundesliga. Ethan Horvath and Luton take on Coventry in the Championship playoff final.
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Balogun's team says that Gregg never talked to him, his family or his agents. Gregg did try to call him but his calls were refused. Folrian was holding hope for England's senior team. Not sure how much credit Gregg deserves except perhaps getting his good friend Musa to pick the US
Can’t wait to see USMNT in COPA AMERICA
Heja BVB let's get this W!
Just saw Balogun nor Pepi will be at the Gold Cup. This is so very disappointing to me. I'll still hold out hope Balogun will be at Nations League.
For the U20's, we had good possession and broke out of pressure well.
We struggled and were slow in the final 3rd. Thought overall we did deserve to win.
Yes Diego Luna needs to learn to get past one or two players but then pass it.
He would try to dribble too much.
Wiley seemed a bit nervous to me. Yapi seemed positive, an actual 9.
Slovakia will not be a slouch. We do need to score 5 or 6 against Fiji.
What a week for USMNT fans! Balogun and our U-20's get a freat result!