OLWETHU MAKHANYA

Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya #29 looks to pass during the Audi Cup playoff game between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC on November 23rd, 2025 at Subaru Park in Ch

Competing with MLS stars and season of growth, shaping Makhanya’s World Cup dream

US-based South African international Olwethu Makhanya is making some waves in the Major League Soccer (MLS) for Philadelphia Union and dreams big of featuring in this year’s FIFA World Cup.

Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya credits Bradley Carnell for revival at Philadelphia Union

South Africa junior international Olwethu Makhanya has credited coach Bradley Carnell for reigniting his career at Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union.

Defender Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya’s special MLS status explained

Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has explained what it means for defender Olwethu Makhanya to be classified as the club’s first ever “U22 initiative signing” in Major League Soccer.

Juan Zapata of CTCFC and Olwethu Makhanya of Stellenbosch FC during the DStv Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City FC

Breaking: Olwethu Makhanya bids Stellies farewell ahead of MLS transfer

Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has bid the club farewell ahead of a transfer to North America.