Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter has outlined the club’s thinking behind recruiting Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane, highlighting both players’ technical potential and the importance of easing their transition into Major League Soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter believes the joint signing of Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane will accelerate the players’ adaptation to Major League Soccer while strengthening the club’s long-term squad profile.
Addressing the media, Berhalter spoke positively about Mbokazi’s defensive qualities, describing the former Orlando Pirates
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“We think it’s beneficial for them to have each other and to work in pairs.”
Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has explained having Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane together in a new environment will help the two players settle in quickly.
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