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US soccer fans, celebrities react to Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban being lifted

The U.S. men’s soccer team received great news ahead of its matchup Monday against Belgium. Folarin Balogun will be available to play after his red-card ban was lifted Sunday, according to Dan Sheldon and Adam Crafton of The Athletic. Folarin Balogun (left) can play for the Unite.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NY Post says: The U.S. men’s soccer team received great news ahead of its matchup Monday against Belgium. Folarin Balogun will be available to play after his red-card ban was lifted Sunday, according to Dan Sheldon and Adam Crafton of The Athletic. Folarin Balogun (left) can play for the Unite.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Jul 5, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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