American fans should want striker Folarin Balogun on the field for the U.S. men’s national team whenever possible. Just not like this.

The U.S. Men's National Team cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's red card or subsequent suspension from the Round of 16 game against Belgium at the World Cup.

Balogun’s red card did not prevent the USMNT from punching a ticket to the round of 16.

Just when it looked like Folarin Balogun would miss the USMNT’s biggest World Cup match in years, FIFA changed course.