Balogun, Tillman and the other USMNT players needing a strong June window

The U.S. men’s national team’s upcoming friendlies vs. Colombia and Brazil will certainly be important for the team’s continued growth as a whole, but they also will be crucial for several players needing a strong international window.

Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman, and Joe Scally are just three USMNT players that are coming off busy European campaigns and will be fighting to boost their stocks in Gregg Berhalter’s squad. Balogun endured an up-and-down season with AS Monaco while Tillman enjoyed a productive loan spell with PSV, one that helped him earn a permanent move to the club.

Scally continued his growing role with Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach, but will try and fill in for injured right back Sergino Dest.

Several others will also try and make the most of their opportunities, especially with the Copa America competition only weeks away.

Here is a closer look at which USMNT players need a strong international window:

Folarin Balogun

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Out of all four of the forwards called up by USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, Folarin Balogun is coming off the toughest challenge at club level.

Balogun made a permanent move to AS Monaco last season, proceeding to score eight goals and add five assists in 32 combined appearances. However, the 22-year-old struggled at times for the Ligue 1 side, scoring just four times in 2024.

Balogun has two goals and two assists in eight USMNT caps since his international switch from England, but faces growing competitions from Josh Sargent, Haji Wright, and Ricardo Pepi, all of whom who scored more than Balogun during the last club season.

Malik Tillman

Malik Tillman’s impressive loan spell at PSV earned him a permanent move to the Eredivisie champions, but the American midfielder still has a lot to prove with the USMNT.

Tillman finished his season with nine goals and 15 assists for PSV, helping the Dutch side win the league…

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-06-05 16:16:35

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