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Clears ban Mehmeti has served his one match suspension and is expected to be an option for the trip to Inter Miami on Saturday,

Impact Makhanya missed his first match of the season as he was forced to serve a ban for a red card against Nashville. He had started all four matches prior to his suspension, totaling 28 clearances, 11 interceptions and 10 tackles with four blocks.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Trio helps Nashville hand Union first loss of season with 3-1 victory

Sam Surridge and Ahmed Qasem had first-half goals, Hany Mukhtar scored on a late penalty kick and Nashville handed the Philadelphia Union their first loss of the season with a 3-1...

Sees red Sunday Makhanya was shown a straight red in the extra time of the second half of Sunday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Makhanya was sent off with a straight red card Sunday. The defender has been a regular starter and will miss the next match against St. Louis City on Saturday. His absence will force a change in the backline, with Ian Glavinovich potentially taking on a larger role in defense if he is fully fit for the game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union sign South African defender Olwethu Makhanya Makhanya, 19, will be added to the Union’s active roster and occupy an international roster slot.

JULY 18, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Union sign D Olwethu Makhanya The Philadelphia Union signed defender Olwethu Makhanya from South African side Stellenbosch FC to a contract that spans through the 2025 se...

JULY 18, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Philadelphia Union sign South African defender Olwethu Makhanya | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Philadelphia Union have acquired defender Olwethu Makhanya from South African top-flight side Stellenbo...

JULY 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins Philadelphia Makhanya is set to make a move to the MLS after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract through the 2025 season, with an option through 2027 from South African side Stellenbosch...

Impact Makhanya played a season with DStv Premiership side Stellenbosch FC, South Africa's first-tier league. He made 19 starts in 20 appearances while keeping three clean sheets and averaging about 1.7 tackles per match. The defender will provide more depth to the team, who already have two solidified center backs of Jack Elliot and Jakob Glesnes.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE