After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16
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