Weston McKennie Calls Balogun’s Red Card ‘Bogus’ – We Feel It Too!

Weston McKennie Calls Balogun’s Red Card ‘Bogus’ – We Feel It Too!
  • Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card.
  • Weston McKennie’s fiery reaction.
  • Why Team USA fans (and us!) are seeing red.

You won’t believe what just happened on the pitch! Folarin Balogun, a forward we love from Team USA, got a red card. For real. Team USA fans are absolutely seeing red over this.

It all went down during a game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun got flagged for a foul on their defender, Tarik Muharemovic. And then, bam! Red card. Suspension. Just like that.

But wait, there’s more. Weston McKennie, another familiar face, is not holding back. He’s out here calling the whole red card suspension ‘bogus.’ Bogus!

We can practically feel the collective sigh of frustration. The whole vibe around this decision just feels… off. That harsh, bright red card, usually a clear sign of something big, just doesn’t seem to fit the scene here.

It’s like a painting where one color just clashes, totally throwing off the aesthetic. Fans are shaking their heads. We are shaking our heads.

Our Take

Okay, we totally get where Weston is coming from on this one. This red card for Folarin Balogun feels super harsh. It’s a real bummer, a mood killer for sure.

Seeing a player suspended for what seems like a questionable call is never fun. It makes you just want to shout, ‘Come on!’ We’re hoping for a speedy resolution, because honestly, this decision just doesn’t sit right with us.