Why didn't Balogun play for England?
Balogun chose to play for the United States over England due to a clearer path to senior international football and his American birth.
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Balogun chose to play for the United States over England due to a clearer path to senior international football and his American birth.
Folarin Balogun is American by birth, having been born in New York City, which grants him U.S. citizenship.
Folarin Balogun is eligible to play for the USA because he was born in New York City and holds American citizenship, and he successfully switched his national team affiliation from England under FIFA rules.