Former South African players based in the US and now coaches in this country are in unison that Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is not going to stay long in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and is headed straight into the UEFA Champions League market.
Chicago Fire manager Gregg Berhalter has confirmed that the MLS club are in talks to sign former FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski after the forward decided to leave the Spanish champions.
Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan has urged Mohamed Salah to remain in Europe beyond his Liverpool exit, warning that a move to the MLS could see him drift out of the spotlight.
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season to join Orlando City SC in the Major Soccer League (MLS).
Nacho Fernandez, a stalwart of Real Madrid, has announced his departure from the club, with the MLS set as his next footballing destination.
Lionel Messi said it was a "shame" he could not play in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, with his absence leaving angry fans demanding a refund.