Mbekezeli Mbokazi, a 20-year-old defender for Chicago Fire and Bafana Bafana, has attracted interest from other clubs due to his performances for South Africa at the World Cup. Mbokazi, a centre-back, joined the club in January 2026 and has a contract until the end of 2029. He has 14 caps and one goal for South Africa and has made 12 appearances in the MLS this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €3.50m.