The Rockets boss has expressed immense pride in the rapid development of the winger, following the youngster's sensational start to life in Major League Soccer. The 22-year-old has quickly adapted to his new surroundings, becoming a focal point for The Fire under the guidance of Gregg Berhalter.
The South African sensation is officially the man of the hour in Major League Soccer after being crowned Fire’s Player of the Month. The 22-year-old winger has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the United States since the World Cup resumption, proving he can compete with the very best in the business.
The former Kaizer Chiefs youth prospect scored both goals in Chicago Fire's 2-1 Leagues Cup victory over Liga MX champions Cruz Azul to advance to the quarterfinals where they will meet CF Monterrey. Watch the goals, get his coach's reaction and check out how local fans praised the 22-year-old's man of the match performance.
Berhalter has hailed rising Mzansi star after the player's standout Major League Soccer debut. The 21-year-old was thrust into the starting XI as the Men in Red ran riot in a 5-0 demolition of rivals Sporting Kansas City, leaving the Chicago Fire mentor glowing over his prospect's immediate impact.
Cristo Fernandez, who played Dani Rojas in the beloved Apple TV series Ted Lasso, trained with MLS's Chicago Fire last month, the club confirmed Wednesday. GOAL reported the Mexican-born actor was on trial with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive earlier this week, and could yet receive a contract. Fernandez played academy soccer in Mexico as a teenager.
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