"FC Dallas continued their busy 2022 MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday by securing the No. 28 pick (first round) via a trade with New York City FC and picking Oregon State forward Tsiki Ntsabeleng," the league confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.
Former Kaizer Chiefs youth product Katlego Ntsabeleng joins MLS side FC Dallas
"In return, 2021 MLS Cup champions NYCFC received $50,000 (~R766 000) in allocation money and the No. 34 SuperDraft pick (second round)."
The 23-year-old ex-South Africa youth international was previously on the books of Oregon State University where he recorded six goals and 12 assists, earning a host of personal accolades for his performances.
"...He was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team and All-Far West Region First Team during the 2021 season," the club added. "He is a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference honoree during his time with Coastal Carolina and was named 2018 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year.
"Ntsabeleng helped Coastal Carolina win the Sun Belt Conference in 2019. He played for the Stars of Africa Football Academy and UJ Club..."
The highly-rated is one of three South African players who are set to feature in MLS this season, alongside FC Cincinnati midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo and the aforementioned Bafana Bafana striker, Hlongwane.
Derek Backman – Tampa Bay
Shaun Bartlett – Colorado Rapids & MetroStars
Lindokuhle Mfeka – San Jose Earthquakes
Danleigh Borman – New York Red Bulls & Toronto
Thabiso Khumalo – D.C. United
Richard Farrer – FC Dallas
Ivan McKinley – Tampa Bay, New England, Miami Fusion & D.C. United
Ethen Sampson – Vancouver Whitecaps
Doctor Khumalo – Columbus Crew
Nkosinathi Nhleko – FC Dallas
Davide Somma – San Jose Earthquakes
Kamohelo Mokotjo – FC Cincinnati
EXTRA | Alan Koch – FC Cincinnati (coach)
EXTRA | Bradley Carnell – New York Red Bulls (interim coach)
Scroll through the gallery to see the South African stars who have featured in the MLS