Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire has signed 21-year-old South African winger Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy. This move follows rejections of offers from top South African clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. Dithejane becomes the second South African player to join Chicago Fire ahead of the new MLS season.
Chicago Fire, a Major League Soccer side based in the United States, has officially confirmed the signing of South African winger Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy. The 21-year-old talent had attracted interest from prominent South African teams, including Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, but TS Galaxy turned down their offers for the remainder of the Betway Premiership season.
Dithejane's career began at the Transnet School of Excellence, where he developed his skills before joining the Kaizer Chiefs Academy. Recognizing limited first-team opportunities there, he transferred to TS Galaxy in 2023, quickly establishing himself as a promising player.
This signing marks Dithejane as the second South African to join Chicago Fire ahead of the upcoming MLS season. Last month, the club secured Bafana Bafana centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates, highlighting a growing interest in South African talent in American soccer.
The move represents a significant step for Dithejane, offering him exposure in one of the world's top leagues and potential international opportunities.
