Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'
Folarin Balogun opened up to explain his decision to play for the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
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Newsom's office responds to SCOTUS ruling on women's sports as California faces ongoing trans athlete wave
Education Secretary Linda McMahon discusses the Supreme Court's ruling upholding transgender sports bans, emphasizing the need to protect women's sports. McMahon highlights the impact on female athletes, addressing concerns about fairness, lost opportunities, and safety in locker rooms. She criticizes Democrats for their dismissal of these issues, reaffirming the Trump administration's commitment to defending women's rights under Title IX.
Bosnia boss says players should be proud of World Cup journey
SANTA CLARA, California: Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez said his players should celebrate their World Cup journey and hold their heads up high despite exiting the tournament with their defeat by the United States on Wednesday (Jul 1).
US coach Pochettino says Balogun did not deserve red card
SANTA CLARA, California, July 1 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his players' unity after they saw off Bosnia 2-0 with 10 men on Wednesday but railed against Balogun's dismissal for "accidental" contact in the round-of-32 clash.
USMNT player ratings: Tillman shines as U.S. books berth in round of 16 - ESPN
Folarin Balogun's goal created the belief the United States' men's national team was set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, but his red card in Wednesday's second half created a truckload of doubt.
World Cup Daily live: Belgium eliminate Senegal with latest winner in WC history - ESPN
It's the beginning of a new month and we have more FIFA World Cup action for you as 7/16 teams have already booked their spots in the round of 16.
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
SANTA CLARA, California: A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday (Jul 1) with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in the global showpiece.
Ten-man United States beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16
SANTA CLARA, California, July 1 : The United States reached the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia on Wednesday, with Malik Tillman scoring from a free kick to see the 10-man co-hosts home after Folarin Balogun was sent off having opened the scoring in the first half.