Mbekezeli Mbokazi stars as Chicago fire win US Open Cup clash as Dithejane sees red and Smith scores

3 Thoughts: Detroit City 1, Chicago Fire 2

The Fire took care of business - but still let Detroit into the game as Shokalook and Poreba proved their worth.

Chicago Fire Advance In US Open Cup As Dithejane Sees Red

South African duo Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane both featured for Chicago Fire who saw off Detroit City 2-1 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday. It was however a day to forget for Dithejane who was given his marching orders 10 minutes from time in his full debut for Fire. ALSO READ: Mbokazi Stars With Another Stellar Display In MLS Chicago Fire Star On His Role To Help Mbokazi And Dithejane Mbokazi and Dithejane j…

Mbekezeli Mbokazi stars as Chicago fire win US Open Cup clash as Dithejane sees red and Smith scores

Mbekezeli Mbokazi shines as Chicago Fire clinch a vital US Open Cup win over Detroit City, marked by late drama, red cards, and South African flair.

South Africans Abroad: Smith scores as Dithejane sees red

Three South African-born players were in action in the US Open Cup in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Former AmaZulu and SuperSport United striker Darren Smith turned out for Detroit City against Chicago Fire. And both Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi featured for Chicago Fire as they beat Detroit City 2-1 to advance to the Last 16 of the US Open Cup. SOUTH AFRICANS ABROAD: SMITH NETS, DITHEJANE RED-CARDED IN US OPEN CUP On the night, …