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"sourceUrl": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mbekezeli-mbokazi-olwethu-makhanya-make-south-africa-2026-world-cup-roster" }, { "title": "Roster Update: Wilfried Zaha Loan", "summary": "Charlotte FC's official roster update says Wilfried Zaha will depart when his loan ends on June 30, closing out the Ivory Coast forward's time with the club.", "source": "Charlotte FC", "category": "Ivory Coast", "date": "2026-05-24", "imageUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_8_desktop_mobile/f_png/mls-clt/y5jtkrq4kmis4fna7mj2.png", "imageAlt": "Wilfried Zaha in Charlotte FC colors in the club's official roster-update image", "sourceUrl": "https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/roster-update-wilfried-zaha-loan" }, { "title": "Chicago Fire FC Releases Short Film Celebrating Rising African Players and Global Soccer Impact", "summary": "Chicago Fire FC's official release says the club launched an Africa Day feature centered on South African players Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane.", "source": "Chicago Fire FC", "category": "South Africa", "date": "2026-05-20", "imageUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_8_desktop_mobile/f_png/mls-chi/vanf5bgidwvmspc2sryv.png", "imageAlt": "Official Chicago Fire FC image for the On the Rise feature on Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane", "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/chicago-fire-fc-releases-short-film-celebrating-rising-african-players-and-global-soccer-impact" }, { "title": "Charlotte FC Defender Morrison Agyemang Named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 14", "summary": "Charlotte FC's official release says Ghana defender Morrison Agyemang made the MLS Team of the Matchday after the club's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.", "source": "Charlotte FC", "category": "Ghana", "date": "2026-05-18", "imageUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_8_desktop_mobile/f_png/mls-clt/aps3vw0gmufpkwwmrnci.png", "imageAlt": "Official Charlotte FC Team of the Matchday graphic for Morrison Agyemang", "sourceUrl": "https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/charlotte-fc-defender-morrison-agyemang-named-to-the-mls-team-of-the-matchday-for-matchday-14" } ] }