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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Monaco striker enjoying summer break</li><li>Failed to inspire during Copa campaign</li><li>Watching domestic action in the States</li></ul>

Folarin Balogun gets MLS VIP treatment! USMNT star given halfway line seat & free meal when getting over Copa America frustration with trip to Atlanta United

<p>The 23-year-old striker is currently enjoying a summer break. He was involved with the United States in their 2024 Copa America campaign, which <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/unwanted-history-usmnt-forgettable-first-posted-copa-america-christian-pulisic-gio-reyna-crash-out-group-stage-home-soil/bltf6b161bd3ccfcdaa" target="_blank">finished in abject failure on the back of a group stage exit</a> – leading to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jose-mourinho-bill-belichick-usmnt-call-everybody-taylor-twellman-patrick-vieira-manager-ex-liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp/blt5023fce633f5fa53" target="_blank">Gregg Berhalter being relieved of his coaching duties</a>.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Balogun is not yet expected back at club side Monaco, with the Ligue 1 giants allowing him to relax and unwind after international commitments. New York-born Balogun is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-mls-appearance-ac-milan-star-watches-usmnt-colleagues-kellyn-acosta-brian-gutierrez-defeat-lionel-messi-less-inter-miami/bltde89d1a5fce035c3" target="_blank">enjoying some free time in the U.S.</a> and has made a point of passing through Georgia.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Atlanta United got the red carpet out for Balogun when welcoming him to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He was treated to some of the best seats in the house, which offered a perfect view of the field, while also being given something to satisfy any hunger pangs.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Balogun proved to be a good luck charm for the hosts, as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew courtesy of a brace from Norwegian defender Stian Rode Gregersen. Monaco have already been in friendly action this month and will be delighted to get Balogun back, as they look for him to kick on from a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-star-folarin-balogun-s-ceiling-monaco-s-ex-arsenal-striker-told-go-all-the-way/blt42c376f5f0eb0761" target="_blank">testing campaign with them in 2023-24 that delivered just eight goals</a> in all competitions.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Folarin Balogun gets MLS VIP treatment! USMNT star given halfway line seat & free meal when getting over Copa America frustration with trip to Atlanta United | Goal.com South Africa

Folarin Balogun has been given VIP treatment by MLS, with the USMNT ace enjoying seats on halfway and free food when attending an Atlanta United game.

Folarin Balogun gets MLS VIP treatment! USMNT star given halfway line seat &amp; free meal when getting over Copa America frustration with trip to Atlanta United