Undoubtedly, a galaxy of African stars has made the transition to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the best professional women’s soccer league in the US league structure.
Among the talents from the continent participating in the NWSL are Temwa Chawinga of Malawi, Racheal Kundananji, Barbara Banda of the Copper Queens including Super Falcon, Asisat Oshoala.
Others are Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda Mothlalo who joined Racing Louisville after spending one season at Glasgow City in Scotland where she won a title.
Regarded by many as the pride of Banyana Banyana, Mothlalo is one of the hottest footballing exports from South Africa.
Her only appearance this season was when she made her debut in Racing Louisville 2-2 draw against Orlando Pride in March, playing just four minutes.
In her side’s second meeting of the season with Orlando Pride last weekend, Linda was an unused substitute in a match they lost 1-0 which saw Copper Queens star Barbara Banda scoring the only goal of the game with a bullet header.
Mothlalo can be a fulcrum for any side when she’s at the peak, she can create and score goals.
READ ALSO: Kundananji crowned Southern African female best player of the year.
She has not quite settled at her new club and needs time to adjust to life in the United States. Her club hopes to bounce back a first loss of the season when they face Washington at Lynn Family Stadium.
