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It ought to come as no surprise that Folarin Balogun was inundated with congratulatory texts and direct messages in the hours and days after the most magical night of his life. The Brooklyn-born U.S. mens national team forward scored two spectacular goals last week in his World Cup debut, helping the USA to an emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay in its first match at the 2026 event, which the country is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. It was a night that, by Baloguns own admission, exceeded his wildest dreams. The response that the 24-year-old striker has gotten from the friends and family who witnessed the feat in person last Friday at Los Angeles Stadium Balogun told me that he "paid a pretty penny" to bring 15 of his loved ones to the match has been overwhelming. But one message in particular stood out, one he didnt even see until almost 72 hours later. "No message from Thierry yet," Balogun told me on Monday, referring to French former World Cup winner Thierry Henry, before quickly correcting the record. "Actually, no, I just looked on Instagram, and he did message me. I've just seen it now that shows how many messages I've got." "So happy for you man!," Henry wrote to the former Arsenal academy product after the contest. "Thats crazy," a beaming Balogun said. Although Henry left the Gunners for Barcelona when the London-raised Balogun was just five years old, the pair go back a long way. Henry returned to his old club to complete his coaching badges after retiring from MLS club New York Red Bulls in 2014 and saw something in the youngster, who was in Arsenals academy at the time. Maybe it was a glimpse of himself. Like Henry, Balogun was a winger before moving up top, where his goals quickly vaulted him up the ranks. He now stars forLigue 1 power Monaco, where Henry began his iconic career. The two stayed in touch over the years. "Thierry is somebody that I have a personal relationship with," Balogun said. "Hes a great role model." Henry has also been a crucial sounding board during the moments where Balogun needed guidance. With playing time hard to come by in the Premier League, the Gunners sent Balogun on a year-long loan to French side Reims in 2022. It was his first time living outside of England, and the adjustment period couldve been rough. "He was messaging me after every other game, just telling me to keep going, just giving me motivation," Balogun said of Henry. The then-21-year-old finished the year with 21 Ligue 1 goals for Reims the first American to score that many in one of Europes "Big 5" domestic leagues, and paid homage to Henry during a game that season by imitating his signature goal celebration. Soon he was off to Monaco on a transfer worth $43.4 million. Now, Balogun is emulating his mentor on soccers grandest stage. At Henrys maiden World Cup, in 1998, he scored three times as France claimed the biggest prize in sports for the first time. Balogun is tied for second place in the Golden Boot race as the competition's top scorer with the likes of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbapp and Kai Havertz with those players all trailing the incomparable Lionel Messi who had an otherworldly hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday. Balogun would love to win that award, of course. But hes got bigger ambitions in mind. "It's only one game," he said of his breakout performance against Paraguay. "The main priority is to win," starting with Australia on Friday in Seattle in the Stars and Stripes' second match in Group D. "As I reflect on a wonderful evening, what I like seeing the most is just how the nation has come together to support our team," he said. "Im seeing a lot more interest and togetherness, and I'm just happy I could be a part of making the nation proud. Everyone's looking to do that again." Balogun knows Henry will be watching. If he checks his DMs, hell probably find "Titi" encouraging him, too. "Hes somebody who's always been close to me in my career," Balogun said of Henry. "And, obviously, he's a legend of the game. To have somebody like that who you can call upon is amazing."

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 10: George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Orioles Park at Camden Yards on June 10, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTonight the Mariners will play their sixth game against the Orioles in the last ten days. I will be filing a complaint. Also filing a complaint: George Kirby, who has received six runs of support in his past eight outings against the Os not per game; combined.Lineups:News:Sadly, emergency call-up Curtis Washington Jr. wasnt able to get in the game last night. Hes been optioned back to Everett, with INF/OF Connor Joe recalled to take his place.Tonights game information:Game time: 6:40 PTTV: Mariners TV, with Aaron Goldsmith and Angie Mentink, and Ryan Rowland-Smith as sideline reporterRadio: 710 Seattle Sports with Rick Rizzs and Shannon Drayer

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As the third goal flew into the back of the net, TV cameras immediately cut to the World Cup icon, who was captured sporting an expression of pure disappointment during the game.