USMNT Advances! Balogun Red Card Controversy & Belgium Preview

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Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos react to the USMNT's dramatic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 and look ahead to a blockbuster Round of 16 showdown with Belgium. The guys break down the highly controversial red card shown to Folarin Balogun, discussing why they believe VAR has gone too far and lacks context. They also examine what Balogun's suspension means for the U.S. attack against one of the tournament favorites. Tab explains why the USMNT midfield has emerged as one of the best units in the tournament, while Tom and Tab challenge Christian Pulisic to seize this moment and cement his legacy with the national team on the world's biggest stage. Plus, Tab recaps another successful week of DraftKings predictions, and the guys discuss the biggest surprises and most memorable matches from an unforgettable Round of 32. 🎧 Listen to the full audio podcast: https://t.co/Lp1vrt7fvR 📲 Follow Inside American Soccer: Twitter / X: https://x.com/InsideAmSoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideamericansoccer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCmBmRVIQKo5vl7hULeVQnIA 00:00 USMNT Advances to the Round of 16 01:00 Ronaldo vs Modrić & World Cup Legends 03:28 Why This Was a Professional USMNT Performance 06:13 Is the USMNT Midfield Among the World's Best? 08:32 Breaking Down Balogun's Controversial Red Card 15:33 Why the Red Card Can't Be Appealed 18:18 Tillman's Incredible Free Kick 21:22 How Does the USMNT Replace Balogun? 26:56 Belgium Preview & Projected Starting XI 31:26 Pochettino's Message Before Belgium 35:37 DraftKings Predictions Recap 36:38 Norway Stuns Ivory Coast 36:57 France Cruises Past Sweden 37:30 Mexico's Statement Win Over Ecuador 39:59 England Survives DR Congo 41:31 Belgium Escapes Senegal 43:00 Grading the USMNT Win Over Bosnia 45:30 Looking Ahead to Belgium