South African winger Puso Dithejane has officially joined Chicago Fire FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS), linking up with fellow countryman Mbekezeli Mbokazi. The 21-year-old attacker, who made his mark with TS Galaxy in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), turned down moves to Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns to take his talents abroad. Dithejane’s transfer highlights the growing demand for South African talent in international football.
At Chicago Fire, Dithejane will reunite with Mbokazi, who signed from Orlando Pirates last season. The pair’s arrival strengthens the Fire’s youthful core and signals the MLS club’s ambition to tap into Africa’s emerging football markets. Both players bring speed, skill, and tactical flexibility — assets that could help the Fire push for a stronger campaign in the upcoming MLS season.
Dithejane’s move is being celebrated back home as a big win for South African football development. His journey from TS Galaxy to one of the MLS’s most competitive teams reflects the PSL’s growing reputation for producing world-class talent. With Mbokazi already making an impression in Chicago, the duo is expected to inspire a new wave of young players looking beyond local borders.
The Puso Dithejane Chicago Fire transfer not only boosts the club’s attacking options but also underscores the MLS’s rising appeal among African players. As Dithejane and Mbokazi fly the Mzansi flag high in the United States, fans back home will be watching closely — hopeful that their success opens more doors for South Africans in global football.
