Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya got a timely World Cup boost from his teammates. They sent him a special video message ahead of Bafana Bafana's clash against Mexico. Makhanya has enjoyed a rapid rise since moving to Major League Soccer.

What happened?

The 22-year-old has established himself as one of Philadelphia Union's brightest young prospects. His club teammates wished him good luck ahead of the highly anticipated match.

Why it matters for Philadelphia Union

The team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer with 66 points, having scored 57 goals and conceded 35. Their recent form has been LWWWL, with their last result being a 2-1 win against CF Montreal on 2026-04-11.

What comes next?

Philadelphia Union's next fixture is against New York Red Bulls at home on 2026-07-22. Makhanya will be looking to bring his World Cup experience back to the team. The team's current standing is: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Major League Soccer | | Points | 66 | | Goals scored | 57 | | Goals conceded | 35 | | Recent form | LWWWL | | Next fixture | vs New York Red Bulls on 2026-07-22