The World Cup Exit: What Really Matters in the Post Balogun Era The United States men's national team's (USMNT) early exit from the World Cup was a crushing blow to fans and players alike.
The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's involvement in appealing to FIFA on Folarin Balogun's behalf has sparked heated debate about outside interference and player distraction.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT's players have denied that the Balogun saga was a distraction, with Pochettino pointing out that his team simply wasn't good enough.