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Mbekezeli Mbokazi's MLS breakout - Bafana wonderkid silencing Hugo Broos criticism
Mbekezeli Mbokazi's career at Chicago Fire FC is increasingly gathering steam, with the 20-year-old's performance against Atlanta United this weekend his standout showing of the season so far.
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC's first loss of 2026 knocks them off the top
LAFC had been practically perfect in 2026, but the Angelenos first loss of the year cleared room for a new No. 1 in this edition of MLS Power Rankings.
Maren Haile-Selassie scored early for Chicago and that was all Chris Brady needed to help the Fire earn a third straight victory, beating Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday night.
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC are practically perfect atop the table
LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup
South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.
South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch
After Friday's 1-1 draw in Durban, South Africa and Panama will face off in a second successive international friendly on Tuesday - this time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.
MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1
LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Chicago sends Union to 5th straight loss to start 2026
Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.
Themba Zwane recalled for South Africa friendlies against Panama, no space for Mohau Nkota
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for Bafana Bafana's upcoming friendlies against Panama this month, recalling Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Themba Zwane and Thapelo Maseko.
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start
LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 8 | +13 | 19 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 8 | +2 | 15 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 8 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 | New England Revol.. | 7 | +4 | 12 |
| 6 | Toronto FC | 8 | -1 | 12 |
| 7 | New York City FC | 8 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 | Red Bull New York | 8 | -7 | 11 |
| 9 | D.C. United | 8 | -5 | 8 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | -6 | 8 |
| 11 | CF Montréal | 8 | -8 | 6 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 8 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Unio.. | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 8 | -8 | 4 |
| 15 | Orlando City SC | 8 | -19 | 4 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | Philip Zincker.. | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 19 | Jonathan Bamba | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Philip Zincker.. | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 19 | Jonathan Bamba | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 | Jack Elliott | 1 | 6 | 0 |