FC Dallas has loaned midfielder Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng to Mamelodi Sundowns FC of the South African Premiership until June, 2026.
Ntsabeleng has made 92 appearances, scored two goals and recorded seven assists across all competitions with FC Dallas, including 13 appearances in 2025. The Johannesburg native made his professional debut with Dallas on Feb. 26, 2022, against Toronto FC in the 73rd minute. He scored his first professional goal on April 23, 2022, against the Houston Dynamo. Ntsabeleng was drafted 28th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft out of Oregon State University.
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Quick BDS Take
I discussed this a bit on Sunday when I broke down the rumor, I like this move for both FC Dallas and Ntsabeleng. It was previously a transfer during the rumor stage, but I am being told there is an option for Mamelodi to purchase Ntsabeleng at the end of the loan next summer.
This move allows Ntsabeleng to go back to South Africa and potentially grow more as a player than he was able to do here in MLS. The loan also allows FC Dallas to continue to monitor his growth as a player, which could help his value down the road.
