Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya

22-Year-Old DefenderD
Philadelphia Union
MLS
SUS
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 7/22/2026
Height 1.85 m
DOB 4/30/2004
Serving another suspension
DPhiladelphia Union
SUS
May 17, 2026
Makhanya is set to serve a one match suspension and will miss the clash with Inter Miami on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Makhanya will serve his second suspension of the season, this time for yellow card accumulation. He's recorded 11 straight starts in a row, collecting 46 clearances with 23 tackles and 14 interceptions in that span. Due to this suspension, he will not play until after the World Cup break.
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Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union
  1. Nathan Harriel
  2. Olwethu MakhanyaSUS
  3. Francis WestfieldGTD
  4. Japhet SeryOUT
  5. Geiner Martinez
  6. Finn Sundstrom
  7. Philippe Ndinga
  8. Giovanny Sequera
  9. Olivier Mbaizo
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Suspension served
DPhiladelphia Union
SUS
March 8, 2026
Makhanya has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Atlanta on Saturday.
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Sent off Sunday
DPhiladelphia Union
SUS
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
SUS
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
SUS
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
SUS
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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