States of play: US league is a viable option for South African soccer players

Daily Maverick | 22.02.2026 18:42
South Africa’s history with the US Major League Soccer (MLS) is a storied one that dates to the 1990s, when the league was formed. Most recently, two promising South African players, Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates and Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy, added their names to this history after signing with Chicago Fire.