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Philadelphia Union have announced that the club has exercised the contract option for South African defender Olwethu Makhanya, extending his stay through the 2026 and 2027 MLS seasons. The 2025 season saw 21-year-old South African defender Makhanya burst onto the MLS scene, marking his first appearance, first start, first goal,...

Philadelphia Union led by Bradley Carnell and his South African compatriot Olwethu Makhanya were this past weekend knocked out of the Major League Soccer playoffs. After finishing top of the MLS this season, the Union was seen as one of the teams that could potentially win the MLS playoffs. ALSO READ:...

The 230th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo chatted with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Aubrey Modiba about his ambitions at club and national team level ahead of the...

A stellar weekend for South Africans abroad saw Philadelphia Union's duo, coach Bradley Carnell and defender Olwethu Makhanya, secure silverware while other SA players delivered strong performances.  It was a first piece of silverware for both of them with Philadelphia Union, winning the 2025 Supporters’ Shield. ALSO READ: Carnell Wins First...

Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has scored his ever goal for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Makhanya, 21, moved from Stellies to Philadelphia in 2023 and had to endure a first season with the club's reserves, helping them to win the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference. ALSO READ:...

Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya admits that he considered a loan move away from the club due to lack of game time. Makhanya, who is now pleased that he stuck out his waiting period, joined Union from Stellenbosch FC in 2023 and is only featuring for the side’s first team...

The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Lethabo Kganyago speaks to Philadelphia Union’s South African defender Olwethu Makhanya. Rob Delport chatted to the Betway Premiership’s longest-serving coach, Stellenbosch Head Coach Steve Barker as the team prepares to take on Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup...

Bradley Carnell began his tenure at Philadelphia Union with a victory against Orlando City in a six-goal thriller, with Olwethu Makhanya also making his debut. It has been over two months since Carnell was appointed the new head coach of Philadelphia Union, succeeding Jim Curtin. The South African mentor achieved a...

South Africa youth international Olwethu Makhanya could be in line for a breakout season in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Philadelphia Union. The 20-year-old joined Union from Stellenbosch FC in a reported R8-million transfer but struggled to break into the senior set-up since. ALSO READ: Makhanya Earns Praise After Stellar Showing...

South Africa youth international defender Olwethu Makhanya has earned praise for his display as he steered Philadelphia Union II into the Eastern Conference finals. Makhanya, 20, has yet to make his first team debut in Major League Soccer for Philadelphia Union since his lucrative R8.5-million transfer from Stellenbosch. ALSO READ: Makhanya...