Folarin Balogun and the USMNT's "dream" start was an uplifting story while it lasted. The beginning was worth it. The ending was unbearable.

USA soccer was in the middle of a firestorm after President Trump called FIFA to reverse a red card suspension. Then it crashed out of the World Cup.

SEATTLE, July 6 : After dominating the global football headlines for 24 hours, U.S. striker Folarin Balogun barely merited a mention in Monday's game against Belgium as the…