Njabulo Blom is a superb holding midfielder and still only 22. Image: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Every South African PSL star currently in the MLS – FULL LIST soon to grow
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom is bossing it in the MLS. Which other South African PSL stars are stateside, and who’s joining them?
Njabulo Blom is a superb holding midfielder and still only 22. Image: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
How many South Africans from the PSL have moved to the MLS? The most notable recent example is former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom, but two more are soon to follow…
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List of all South Africans in MLS including ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Blom
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
The Minnesota United forward has bagged six goals in 21 MLS appearances this term, and the 23-year-old former Maritzburg star is a key player for the team under coach Adrian Heath. This is good news for Bafana Bafana and for him personally.
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Njabulo Blom
Kaizer Chiefs saw a talented academy star leave the club earlier this year, and he’s thriving for St Louis City. In their maiden campaign and under South African manager Bradley Carnell, they sit atop the Western Conference standings. Blom was initially in and out of the side, but now he’s started their last six matches. His influence is growing at the base of their midfield.
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Katlego Ntsabaleng
The 25-year-old Benoni-born star, known as “Tsiki”, is at Dallas FC and excelling in a wide midfield role.
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Makhanya and Mailula to join the MLS soon
19-year-old Stellenbosch defender Olwethu Makhanya is on the brink of joining Philadelphia Union. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Sundowns and Bafana striker Cassius Mailula will be a Toronto FC player if and when the clubs agree a fee for the talented marksman. It’s believed that fee could be in the region of R30 million.
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South African greats of yesteryear in the PSL
Jomo Sono, an Mzansi great, was a pioneering presence as far as South Africans in the USA are concerned. Historically, the MLS has been rather kind to South African stars and been home to some of Mzansi’s finest ever footballers. Let’s take a little stroll down memory lane, because there are some SERIOUSLY legendary names in this roll of honour. That includes Doctor Khumalo of Kaizer Chiefs.
- Doctor Khumalo (Columbus Crew)
- Jomo Sono (NY Cosmos, Colorado Caribous, Atlanta Chiefs, Toronto Blizzard)
- Kaizer Motaung (Atlanta Chiefs)
- Shaun Bartlett (Colorado Rapids, MetroStars)
- Ace Ntsoelengoe (Miami Toros, Denver Dynamos, Minnesota Kicks, Tornoto Blizzard)
- Nkosinathi Nhleko (FC Dallas)
- Kamohelo Mokotjo (Cincinatti)
- George Lebese (Switchbacks FC)
- Davide Somma (San Jose)
- Danleigh Borman (RI Rams, NY Red Bulls, Toronto, New England)
- Lebo Moloto (Nashville SC, Tulsa)
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)
- Katlego Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas)
- Njabulo Blom (St. Louis City SC)
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Don’t forget also that current Buccaneers midfield maestro had a short spell with Phoenix Rising before returning to the South African PSL with Chippa, Maritzburg Gallants and now Pirates. After Mailula and Makhanya join the ranks, who’s next?
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