Chicago Fire insider Alex Calabrese joins Kurt Buckerfield to discuss Mbekezeli Mbokazi's first appearance for Chicago Fire in a 3-2 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy ahead of the 2026 MLS season!

• Former Orlando Pirates defender Mbokazi started in Chicago Fire's strongest XI, which Alex admits was quite surprising after he only recently was handed his work permit.
  
• Mbokazi played as a centre-back for the Fire and played well, according to Alex and Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter.
  
• Alex reveals which player Mbokazi will be competing against for a starting spot this season!
  
• Chicago Fire conceded both goals after the Bafana Bafana international was substituted at the break.
  
• Mbokazi played against former Borussia Dortmund and Germany international Marco Reus!
  
• Gregg Berhalter's reaction to Mbokazi's debut included!