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Two South African players were this week announced as heading to the Major Soccer League.<script type="application/json" data-placement="betting-e2">{"type":"betting-e2","data":{"key":{"mobile":"fb9f812b41240655c161bb3d4ad2cf3f","desktop":"671024543858da3e0dfea5d9450ab1a4"}}}</script>It coincided with Lionel Messi signing for Inter Miami and that brought some euphoria around <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/bafana-bafana-s-mailula-could-soon-be-rubbing-shoulders-with-lionel-messi-and-neymar-in-mls-top-agent/blt24c35104eea19861" target="_blank">the South Africans who will be rubbing shoulders with the World Cup winner</a>.They will add on to other local stars who are already in that league as well as a former Orlando Pirates coach.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

From PSL to MLS: Makhanya, Mailula and the best of South African talent in America

The 23-year-old is now in his second season at Minnesota United where he is a regular player.He has scored six goals in 21 MLS appearances this term and his form is something positive for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane - Minnesota United 

The former Kaizer Chiefs central midfielder has started 11 of his 16 appearances for St Louis City FC.He joined St Louis in December 2022 and has adjusted well in his first season at the club.

Njabulo Blom - St Louis City FC

The former Chiefs defender is the only South African coach working in the MLS and is the one who signed Blom.He started coaching at Free State Stars and became an assistant at Pirates before heading to the USA.He was an assistant coach and then interim trainer at New York Red Bulls which catapulted him to his current role at St Louis City.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/st-louis-coach-bradley-carnell-hails-team-after-extending-historic-start-to-season/blt247a9f097d923a85" target="_blank">He has been doing a commendable job </a>at St Louis who lead the standings in the MLS Western Conference.

Bradley Carnell - St Louis City FC

The former Chiefs academy player is an unheralded player in South Africa.A very quiet midfielder, Ntsabeleng is in his second season in the MLS and has established himself as a regular player for FC Dallas.He might be surprised why Bafana coach Broos continues to overlook him.

Katlego ‘Tsiki’ Ntsabeleng - FC Dallas

On Monday, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/cassius-mailula-mamelodi-sundowns-confirm-bafana-bafana-star-s-proposed-move-to-north-american-club/bltd98c8b49259b9698" target="_blank">Mamelodi Sundowns announced they are discussing with an American club </a>for the transfer of Mailula.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/psl-transfer-news-latest-rumours-from-kaizer-chiefs-orlando-pirates-mamelodi-sundowns-and-all-psl-teams/blt7abceaf4eeb183c9" target="_blank">Reports suggest he will be joining Toronto FC</a> and that is a twist to the story of the 21-year-old who was previously rumoured to be on the radar of Ligue 1 side Monaco.

Cassius Mailula - Toronto FC-bound

The 19-year-old defender is the latest player to go to America after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/mls-strikes-again-as-mamelodi-sundowns-linked-olwethu-makhanya-departs-stellenbosch-fc-for-philadelphia-union/bltd0b7fd4677255c38" target="_blank">he joined Philadelphia Union</a>.He was initially rumoured to be on his way to Sundowns but surprisingly emerged as a transfer target of the MLS Eastern Conference side.

Olwethu Makhanya - Philadelphia Union

Jomo SonoThe former Pirates dribbling wizard is renowned for being a teammate of the legendary Brazilian Pele at New York Cosmos in the 2970s.He also played for Colorado Caribous, Atlanta Chiefs and Toronto Blizzard before returning home to form Jomo Cosmos whose name is inspired by his first club in America.Kaizer Motaung SnrJust like Sono, Motaung Snr came back home to establish his own club Kaizer Chiefs after turning out for Atlanta Chiefs.Having spent over a decade in America, Motaung also played for Denver Dynamos.Patrick 'Ace' NtsoelengoeAnother South African who spent a long time in the USA.The late attacker played for Denver Dynamos, Minnesota Kicks and Toronto Blizzard in the 1970s and 80s.Doctor KhumaloAfter a brief stint in Argentina, Doctor Khumalo went to America to play for Columbus Crew in what was another short spell. between 1996 and 1997.Shaun BartlettWhen Doctor Khumalo was in the MLS, Shaun Bartlett was also in that league playing for Colorado Rapids.Kamohelo MokotjoAfter enjoying a career in the Eredivisie, Mokotjo turned out for FC Cincinnati before returning home to sign for Sekhukhune United.

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