VIDEO: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun scores wicked left-footed strike in Copa America clash with Panama

For the second time this Copa America, super striker Folarin Balogun scored a worldie for the USMNT

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• USMNT fall to Panama 2-1
• Tim Weah saw early red card
• Folarin Balogun scored wicked effort

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After being reduced to 10-men just before the 20th minute of their Copa America match with Panama on Thursday, Folarin Balogun opened the scoring for the USMNT with a wicked curling effort on his left foot.

  Minutes after Tim Weah saw red for striking an opponent in the head, the young forward combined with fullback Antonee Robinson for a brilliant opening goal.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The strike is a big boost for both the USMNT and Balogun, who has slowly found a bit of form this tournament. After a tough season in France with AS Monaco, the 23-year-old striker has been handed the nod twice so far this tournament, rewarding Gregg Berhalter's choice with a goal in each match played so far.

  Unfortunately for the USMNT, though, his effort was cancelled out with Panama scoring two unanswered to end the match.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT

  The USMNT will take on Uruguay in the third match of their Group Stage in Copa America 2024. They'll be looking to top the group with a result against Marcelo Bielsa's side, but a loss could send them home, too.