U.S. star Folarin Balogun went from the center of controversy to a nonfactor

The striker had just one shot on goal in a lopsided 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup.

After a controversial red card, a shocking decision and conspiracies of corruption, the U.S. soccer team started striker Folarin Balogun on Monday night.

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