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SEATTLE – The U.S. Men\u2019s National Team is back in Seattle and spent Friday training at the University of Washington ahead of Monday\u2019s match against Belgium<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Midfielder Tyler Adams said Seattle has become a familiar and welcoming place for the team.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“Specifically, Seattle has been unbelievable in hosting us,” said Adams. “To know we can expect that same energy in one of the biggest moments of our careers was really special.”<\/p>\n

Balogun suspended after red card <\/p>\n

The U.S. will have to face Belgium without striker Folarin Balogun.<\/p>\n

\"Florian <\/p>\n

Folarin Balogun with the U.S. Men’s National Team talks about receiving a red card while the team practices at the University of Washington ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026 <\/p>\n

US Men\u2019s Team officials confirmed FIFA suspended Balogun for the upcoming match after receiving a red card in the previous game.<\/p>\n

Balogun said the play that led to his ejection was accidental.<\/p>\n

“It was totally unintentional as a lot of people know,” he said. “I think the choice of the referee was of course his choice, but I don\u2019t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair.”<\/p>\n

Despite the setback, Balogun said he is focused on moving on.<\/p>\n

Adams said the team has experience overcoming adversity after playing a man down in the past.<\/p>\n

“I know we went through a Copa America situation where we went down a man and it felt like we\u2019d been in that experience before and we knew what to do and knew how to rally,” he said.<\/p>\n

Update on Seattle\u2019s Christian Roldan <\/p>\n

Seattle native and U.S. midfielder Cristian Roldan remains on the injury list, though he participated in modified training activities.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, head coach Mauricio Pochettino was also getting loose ahead of a ceremonial first pitch at a Mariners game.<\/p>\n

When asked whether he had any pitching advice for his coach, Adams shook his head.<\/p>\n

“You won\u2019t be hearing suggestions from me,” he said. “Maybe Matt Turner. I know Matt Turner loves to throw a baseball. Maybe Weston but not me. I don\u2019t play baseball.”<\/p>\n

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