WILLEMSTAD — United States national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is planning to contact international Folarin Balogun as the USMNT prepares for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to Yahoo Sports.

Pochettino, recently appointed as head coach of the American national team, is evaluating player options for upcoming tournaments. Balogun, who previously represented England internationally, is among the potential candidates under consideration for the USMNT roster.

According to the Yahoo Sports report, Pochettino is assessing squad composition with the 2030 World Cup in focus. The United States Soccer Federation is engaged in preparations for the team’s participation in this future tournament.

The specific timing and conditions of a potential approach to Balogun remain unspecified in the available information. It remains unclear whether the player has been contacted by the American soccer federation or under what circumstances he might be available for selection.