Forward Folarin Balogun is added to the US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan
Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates after scoring against Canada during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League final match on June 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/John Locher
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Folarin Balogun was added Wednesday to the U.S. roster for friendlies against South Korea on Sept. 6 at Harrison, New Jersey, and Japan three days later at Columbus, Ohio.
He replaced Vancouver's Brian White, who strained a hamstring during Saturday's Major League Soccer game against St. Louis.
A 24-year-old forward with Monaco, Balogun made his season debut Sunday in Monaco's 1-0 loss to Lille in Ligue 1 after recovering from an ankle injury.
He has five goals in 17 international appearances, last playing for the U.S. in last year's Copa America.
The roster:
Goalkeepers: Roman Celentano (Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City), Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena).
Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus), Noahkai Banks (Augsburg), Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Orlando), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace).
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Luca de la Torre (San Diego), Diego Luna (Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston), Sean Zawadzki (Columbus).
Forwards: Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Damion Downs (Southampton), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Josh Sargent (Norwich), Tim Weah (Marseille), Alex Zendejas (América).
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