Mbokazi's Debut: Chicago Fire Insider & Coach React ⚽

In this SoccerBeat episode, Chicago Fire insider Alex Calabrese joins Kurt Buckerfield to discuss Mbekezeli Mbokazi's first appearance for Chicago Fire in a 3-2 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy ahead of the 2026 MLS season!

- Former Orlando Pirates defender Mbokazi started in Chicago Fire's strongest XI, which Alex admits was quite surprising after he only recently was handed his work permit.
- Mbokazi played as a centre-back for the Fire and played well, according to Alex and Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter.
- Alex reveals which player Mbokazi will be competing against for a starting spot this season!
- Chicago Fire conceded both goals after the Bafana Bafana international was substituted at the break.
- Mbokazi played against former Borussia Dortmund and Germany international Marco Reus!
- Gregg Berhalter's reaction to Mbokazi's debut included!

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