🇺🇸 Who should start at striker for the USMNT? 🔹 Folarin Balogun 🔹 Ricardo Pepi 🔹 Haji Wright

May 25, 2026 · 4:54 PM UTC

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This isn't up for debate really.
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Balogun is the only correct choice. Let Pepi be the super sub that he is, and Haji is there as a 2nd striker option if we decide to play a formation with 2 strikers at any point.
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Its not even close. Balogun plays in a top league.
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A Mexican and two Nigerians 🤣🤣🤣
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The best striker in the world. Folarin Balogun. 🇺🇸
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Balogun hands down.
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Should play Pepi and Balogun together
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Balogun - not close. Most talented player on the roster.
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ALT Folarin Balogun Butterfly GIF
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This isn’t a question unless he’s injured or suspended, it’s Balogun
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Great problem to have. Mix it up.
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Yall realize how far we've come?? Last WC we had Jesus Ferreira
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Balogun no debate. It’s going to be tough but I think we make it out of the group. If he completely fails in games 1 and 2 and either of the other guys makes a big impact then that person should start game 3. I expect him to be influential though
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Biased cuz ive watched a ton of championship but Haji is the real deal
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Balogun
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Haji Wright as the others are great players but the league they play in doesnt compare to an English league altho they might have the heat advantage on the ball battle is definitely Haji Wright
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Balogun when fit, but Pepi is making that decision harder every match 👀🇺🇸
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Balogun Next question
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Pepi. He scored more goals in less matches on a club that won the league. Balogun scored less in more matches for a club that finished 7th. Leagues aren't that far apart so individual and team performance is telling. Pepi.
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Not a counterfeit American
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Balgun should start. His experience upfront will be pivotal

ALT Folarin Balogun Butterfly GIF
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Folarin Balogun all day
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Balogun is no. 1
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Balo
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Love Pepi, but Flo is the best striker we have
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Holy shit the goal ratio is fucking close between all 3 bro
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In this order: 1. Balogun 2. Wright 3. Pepi
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Fuck off with this USMNT bollocks. Just call them USA.
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Balogun, followed by Pepi, but Poch is an idiot who will likely favor Haji over el Tren 😮‍💨
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balogun
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And yet somehow we'll still find ways to have these 3 combine for only 1-2 group stage goals.
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Neal Kennedy
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Balogun👌🤞
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Josh Sargent...oh wait, he's crap, never mind.
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Harry Kane.
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I don't think Balogun should play for the US. He lived his first month of life in the States and never again. He should play for England where he grew up. For me it's Pepi or Haji.
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