United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with the high-profile Klutch Sports agency following an eventful World Cup campaign that ended when the national team was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.Balogun was a central figure throughout the USMNT’s tournament run, shining in the team’s swashbuckling victory over Paraguay and scoring three goals in total. He was then embroiled in a World Cup controversy and political storm when his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended, which allowed him to play in the losing effort against Belgium.Klutch, which was founded by James’ longtime friend Rich Paul and represents the basketball star and other elite athletes such as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, made the announcement through social media on Monday.
Welcome @balogun! pic.twitter.com/wAxoY5Y8o0
— KLUTCH Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 13, 2026In a twist that may or may not be incidental, Balogun twice used James’ iconic “Silencer” celebration against Bosnia, once for a goal that was disallowed and again for the strike that put the Americans ahead.
LFG!!!!!! THE 🤫 HAS 🛬 at the World Cup! Helluva goal there Young 🤴🏾! 🫡. GO 🇺🇸 https://t.co/8wb2t2F6oq
