Major Soccer League (MLS) club Philadelphia Union have exercised their option to keep South African defender, Olwethu Makhanya. The decision comes as no surprise given the 21-year-old’s great season in the United States of America (USA). “Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has exercised the contract option for defender Olwethu Makhanya, securing him through… Continue reading Olwethu Makhanya Earns Contract Extension with MLS Side
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South African Coach Nominated for Top MLS Award
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the finalists for the 2025 MLS Year-End Awards, with South African coach Bradley Carnell vying for the Coach of the Year accolade. The Philadelphia Union mentor guided the team to their second Supporters’ Shield title. In 2025, Carnell won three Coach of the Week awards and led Union to… Continue reading South African Coach Nominated for Top MLS Award
Carnell and Makhanya Shine for Philadelphia Union
South African coach Bradley Carnell and defender Olwethu Makhanya have guided Major League Soccer (MLS) club Philadelphia Union to their 2025 Supporters’ Shield triumph. The Supporters’ Shield is an annual award given to the MLS team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system. With a 1-0 victory against New… Continue reading Carnell and Makhanya Shine for Philadelphia Union