After FIFA accepts the switch, Folarin Balogun will play for the USMNT instead of England

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Folarin Balogun will play for the United States after FIFA gave its OK for him to switch from England.

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The 21-year-old forward, used to play for the U.S. under-18 team before moving to England.

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He was born in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to London when he was two years old, so he can serve either country.

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FIFA rules allow players to change their nationality before making their first senior international game.

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Balogun spent the 2022–23 season on loan at Reims from Arsenal. In 34 league games, he scored 19 goals.

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"My family and I decided together that I should represent the United States," he said. 

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We thought it would be right for me to stand for the country where I was born.

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"In the end, it was a no-brainer, but I wanted to do it anyway, and I feel like I'm at home here.

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“Representing the US means more than people realize. I'm proud and honored to have this opportunity, and I'll do my all to make our team successful."