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The South African
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Kaizer Chiefs star's future in doubt as Blom returns
Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom has returned to Major League Soccer side St. Louis City SC following the end of his season-long loan. However, his future across the Atlantic is far from secure. Fresh from lifting the Nedbank Cup and reigniting his form at Naturena, Blom now finds himself at a crossroads. Despite the successful spell in South Africa, St. Louis City have yet to confirm whether the midfielder will form part of their plans for the upcoming 2025 MLS campaign. With one international squad slot newly available at the club, speculation is mounting, but no decisions have been made, according to Soccer Laduma . The 25-year-old midfielder, who originally hails from Dobsonville, played a pivotal role upon his return to Chiefs in September 2024. He helped the Soweto club clinch the Nedbank Cup, reinforcing his reputation as one of South Africa's brightest midfield talents. Blom's impressive form reminded fans why he was lured to the MLS in the first place. Yet, despite his resurgence, early indications suggest he may not feature in St. Louis City's first-team plans for the 2025 season. St. Louis City recently freed up an international squad slot after Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam exercised their purchase option on Icelandic forward Nökkvi Thórisson. This move potentially clears a path for Blom to be re-registered with the MLS outfit. However, sources close to the situation say the decision remains far from settled. 'It's not looking good, but the international spot opening creates some hope. However, nothing has been decided and I'm sure all avenues will be explored. He has got a great agent,' the source revealed. Will the Kaizer Chiefs utility player find a new home or continue in the MLS? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Sweden's Mellberg fired as coach of MLS St. Louis City
St. Louis City has fired Swedish manager Olof Mellberg as head coach, the MLS club announced, with second-team coach David Critchley taking over his duties until a replacement is named. The move, revealed late Tuesday night, came after City had started the MLS campaign with two wins and five drawn in 15 matches, leaving the club on 11 points and 14th in the Western Conference. St. Louis have netted only 11 goals so far this season, third-worst in the league. Mellberg, 47, was hired last November after leaving Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna. His playing career as a defender included stops at Aston Villa, Juventus and Villareal. "The decision to part ways with Olof goes beyond just results," said St. Louis City sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. "We've analyzed the team's performance across a number of factors, including the need to execute against a style of play that led to the team's initial success and has been part of our DNA for four years. "We have certain standards we need to meet and believe a coaching change was necessary to improve our overall performance and return to a winning culture. Our fans deserve a better performing team and we intend to give them one." Critchley, from England, guided the top City development club to six wins and a draw in 11 starts this year with 20 goals. js/nr
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Sweden's Mellberg fired as coach of MLS St. Louis City
Sweden's Olof Mellberg was fired as head coach of St Louis City, the MLS club announced (Dilip Vishwanat) St. Louis City has fired Swedish manager Olof Mellberg as head coach, the MLS club announced, with second-team coach David Critchley taking over his duties until a replacement is named. The move, revealed late Tuesday night, came after City had started the MLS campaign with two wins and five drawn in 15 matches, leaving the club on 11 points and 14th in the Western Conference. Advertisement St. Louis have netted only 11 goals so far this season, third-worst in the league. Mellberg, 47, was hired last November after leaving Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna. His playing career as a defender included stops at Aston Villa, Juventus and Villareal. "The decision to part ways with Olof goes beyond just results," said St. Louis City sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. "We've analyzed the team's performance across a number of factors, including the need to execute against a style of play that led to the team's initial success and has been part of our DNA for four years. Advertisement "We have certain standards we need to meet and believe a coaching change was necessary to improve our overall performance and return to a winning culture. Our fans deserve a better performing team and we intend to give them one." Critchley, from England, guided the top City development club to six wins and a draw in 11 starts this year with 20 goals. js/nr
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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St. Louis City sack head coach Olof Mellberg after 15 games
St. Louis City have sacked head coach Olof Mellberg after just 15 games in charge, the club announced Tuesday evening. The Swede took the helm this past offseason after parting ways with Bradley Carnell, but the club's fortunes have not changed in the months since. St. Louis City have collected just 11 points in 15 games so far this season, scoring just eight goals in the process. 'The decision to part ways with Olof goes beyond just results," said Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel. "We've analyzed the team's performance across a number of factors, including the need to execute against a style of play that led to the team's initial success and has been part of our DNA for four years. "As a club, we have certain standards we need to meet and believe a coaching change was necessary to improve our overall performance and return to a winning culture. Our fans deserve a better performing team, and we intend to give them one." Next up for 14th place St. Louis is an MLS showdown with San Jose Earthquakes. 📸 Dilip Vishwanat - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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MLS suspends Loons defender Joseph Rosales for three matches
Minnesota United left back Joseph Rosales has been suspended for three games by Major League Soccer after he allegedly directed a slur towards a Vancouver Whitecaps player during an April 27 game at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. MLS said in a statement Wednesday that Rosales had violated the league's non-discrimination policy. Rosales' reinstatement following the suspension is contingent on his participation in a restorative practices program. The 24-year-old Honduran will miss the next two league games — Wednesday at Houston and Saturday versus St. Louis City — as well a U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 matchup against St. Louis City on May 21 at Allianz Field. In a statement released on social media, Rosales denies using discriminatory language in the incident. "I am addressing the recent three-game suspension issued by the League. I want to be clear: I did not use any discriminatory language," Rosales said on his personal X, formerly Twitter, account. "However, I acknowledge that my actions contributed to escalating tensions on the field, and for that, I sincerely apologize to the opposing player and to everyone affected." Late in the April 27 game, Rosales was part of a heated exchange with Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi. Immediately after the clash, referee Drew Fischer intervened with the players and coaches; no cards or ejections were issued as a result of the incident. The league conducted an investigation into the incident, but did not share what evidence, if any, was found. "While I disagree with the League's decision to suspend me because I believe it was based on a misinterpretation, I respect their process and their commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment," Rosales said. In a statement on social media, the club stated they believed Rosales is sincere in his assertion that he did not use discriminatory language, but accepts the league's decision to suspend him. Coach Eric Ramsay has taken Rosales out of the starting lineup since the incident, using him as a sub in the May 3 game at Austin FC and Saturday's game against Miami.
