Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya

21-Year-Old DefenderD
Philadelphia Union
MLS
Height 1.85 m
DOB 4/30/2004
Suspension served
DPhiladelphia Union
March 8, 2026
Makhanya has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Atlanta on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Makhanya is expected to return at center back Saturday after serving a one match ban against San Jose. He's already made seven tackles with 14 clearances and a block made in the two starts for the Union, playing all 90 minutes in each game.
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  1. Nathan Harriel
  2. Olwethu Makhanya
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  4. Japhet Sery
  5. Olivier Mbaizo
  6. Geiner Martinez
  7. Finn Sundstrom
  8. Philippe Ndinga
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Sent off Sunday
DPhiladelphia Union
March 1, 2026
Makhanya received a red card during Sunday's 2-1 loss to New York City FC.
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Busy defensively in away defeat
DPhiladelphia Union
February 23, 2026
Makhanya had four tackles (two won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
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Signs for two more seasons
DPhiladelphia Union
November 26, 2025
Makhanya has had his two-year option picked up by Philadelphia, according to his club.
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Finishes suspension
DPhiladelphia Union
September 21, 2025
Makhanya has served his one match suspension and is expected to be an option for the trip to D.C United on Saturday.
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Suspended two games
DPhiladelphia Union
September 8, 2025
Makhanya will miss the next two MLS games due to his straight red card against Cincinnati and yellow cards accumulation, according to the league.
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