Brad Friedel discusses Folarin Balogun's confidence from AS Monaco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Brad Friedel praised Folarin Balogun's confidence stemming from his tenure at AS Monaco during the World Cup. Balogun has been a standout player for the United States Men's National Team, contributing three goals and an assist to their advancement to the Round of 16. Friedel highlighted the importance of Balogun's form in France for his current performance and noted the impact of his confidence in high-pressure situations. He also commented on Timothy Weah's limited playing time in the tournament and the potential for US players to transition to Ligue 1 after the World Cup. The USMNT faces a formidable challenge ahead in the knockout stages against Belgium after a tough match against Bosnia.
- •Folarin Balogun has three goals and one assist in the World Cup.
- •Brad Friedel emphasized Balogun's confidence from AS Monaco.
- •Timothy Weah has had limited playing time in the tournament.
- •USMNT faces Belgium in the next knockout match.
- •Potential for US players to move to Ligue 1 after the World Cup.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | Brad Friedel on Folarin Balogun: ‘The confidence he brings from AS Monaco is excellent’
"With both France and the United States Men’s National Team through to the World Cup Round of 16, Get French Football News spoke to former Premier League stalwart and USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel ab...
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