Did Folarin Balogun do enough to keep his starting job with the USMNT?

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The 'FOX Soccer Now' crew discussed whether Folarin Balogun's goal in the United States' win over Bolivia was enough for him to secure a spot in the starting XI.

Gregg Berhalter opted to reinsert Folarin Balogun in the starting lineup for the United States men's national team's opening matchup in Copa América group play against Bolivia on Sunday. Balogun rewarded Berhalter for that decision. The 22-year-old forward added the second goal in the United States' 2-0 win over Bolivia, helping it pick up three points to lead Group C.

Obviously, if he scores, that's massive. But if he puts on a good performance, that just really solidifies his starting position at the nine. 'Of course, you keep relying on someone like Pepi or you give the opportunity to someone like Josh Sargent. But with how this game played out, I think Flo deserves that starting spot at the nine.' Jimmy Conrad didn't dissent from the rest of the panel's view of the situation.

 

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