{"id":255538,"date":"2026-07-30T15:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/255538\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:03:09","slug":"philadelphia-union-transfer-olwethu-makhanya-to-rangers-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/255538\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Union transfer Olwethu Makhanya to Rangers FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Union<\/a> have transferred defender Olwethu Makhanya<\/a> to Scottish Premiership powerhouse Rangers FC, the club announced Thursday.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old center back departs for reportedly up to $4.5 million. He represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n

Makhanya scored three goals in 53 appearances (all competitions) with the Union and helped them win the 2025 Supporters’ Shield.<\/p>\n

He joined the club in July 2023 from South African Premiership side Stellenbosch FC, inking a U22 Initiative deal.<\/p>\n

“We greatly appreciate Olwethu\u2019s contributions in his three years with the Union,\u201d said Union sporting director Jon Scheer.<\/p>\n

“He has grown tremendously since joining the club and proved himself to be impactful on our backline. \u00a0We believe this is a great opportunity for Olwethu as he continues to develop, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter.”<\/p>\n

As Makhanya departs, Philadelphia are 14th in the Eastern Conference (13 points) at the season’s halfway point.<\/p>\n

They’re now led by interim coach Ryan Richter and hope to climb into the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs field.<\/p>\n

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