TSIKI NTSABELENG NEWS

Reserve assist Ntsabeleng assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Before the 2025 Major League Soccer season, Ntsabeleng signed a contract extension, presumably with the idea that he had at least an adequate chance to get back into Dallas' starting XI. Since then, he has yet to occur a start, but that may not be something to worry about. After all, Dallas' season is just now multiple games in, and he already has one assist under an hour.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract Ntsabeleng has extended his contract with Dallas, accoridng to his club.

Impact Ntsabeleng is here to stay with Dallas, extending his contract through the 2026 season, and holding club options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. This comes after starting in 11 of his 25 appearances last season, notching one goal and one assist when on the pitch. He will hope to see that role continue to grow, as he only saw three starts in 16 appearances during the 2023 season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Contract picked up Ntsabeleng's contract option for 2025 was picked up, Dallas announced.

Impact Ntsabeleng will be back with Dallas in 2025 after his contract option was picked up. The attacking midfielder has seen his role expand in each of the last three seasons, and 2024 was comfortably his best. He scored and assisted once and played 1,083 minutes while making 25 appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Ntsabeleng assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 3-2 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Ntsabeleng got back into the starting XI Thursday after recovering from his issues, having a decent performance after assisting on the club's opening goal. This was the attacker's first goal contribution of the season in 13 appearances. This is his thrid starght start when he is fit, and will hope to continue in that spot after his assist.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Ntsabeleng (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Ntsabeleng will have to bow out this week as he is dealing with an illness he picked up in the past few days. He has started in their past two matches, so this will force a change, with Bernard Kamungo being his most likely replacement. He will hope to recover soon, as before his two starts, he only held a minor role and will not want to be relegated back to that spot.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four assists in 2023 Ntsabeleng logged 16 appearances for FC Dallas during the 2023 season. His option was picked up and will remain under contract with the team during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Aside from a three-game stretch in which he logged consecutive starts in late May, Ntsabeleng mainly was a bench alternative for FC Dallas. Still, he delivered decent value when called upon duty since he logged three of his four assists as a substitute. He could be in line for a more significant role in 2024.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench versus LAFC Ntsabeleng (knee) made an assist and drew two fouls after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Ntsabeleng returned to the team after recovering from the injury that made him miss the previous five matches, being brought off the bench as part of a double substitution in the 72nd minute. The attacker wasn't having a brilliant performance but then, in the 90th minute, combined with Sam Junqua, who sealed the 2-0 with a spectacular shot from just outside the box. With his fourth assist over the last six appearances and no signs of setback from his injury, Ntsabeleng should be up for more playing time during upcoming matches.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to bench Ntsabeleng (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match with LAFC.

Impact Ntsabeleng is back on the bench after missing five matches with a knee injury. He has yet to play a major part in training so any sort of cameo off the bench would likely be just to test his fitness.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might be available Saturday Ntsabeleng (knee) has been upgraded to questionable in Dallas' injury report to face LAFC this weekend.

Impact Ntsabeleng missed all five of his side's June matches with a knee injury, but he's progressing with his recovery and might be a game time decision against LAFC on Saturday.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on return Ntsabeleng (knee) has been working individually in the gym with some indoor ball movement.

Impact Ntsabeleng has been sidelined for almost a month with a knee injury. He has yet to return to training, but is continuing his work in the gym on strength and ball movement. It could still be a few weeks until the midfield can return to the squad. In the meantime, Edwin Cerrillo has been getting time to play alongside Facundo Quignon with Paul Arriola (thigh) and Paxton Pomykal (quadriceps) still injured,

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Wednesday Ntsabeleng (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ntsabeleng looks to of suffered a knee sprain on May 28 and has been able to play since. He had three starts in the midfielder with Paxton Pomykal (quadriceps), Sebastian Lletget (thigh) and Paul Arriola (thigh) all injured. This means that Jesus Ferreira could likely move back to the midfield alongside Jader Obrian and Alan Velasco, with Jesus Jimenez at the forward position for Wednesday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against San Jose Ntsabeleng was subbed out of Saturday's draw against the Earthquakes in the 10th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Ntsabeleng had to come off early in Saturday's game as he joins Paxton Pomykal (quadriceps) and Sebastian Lletget (thigh) in Dallas' injured midfielders list. Sam Junqua replaced him against the Earthquakes, but Jesus Ferreira would be a more natural fit to start in attacking midfield with Jesus Jimenez up front if Ntsabeleng is forced to miss additional game time.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third assist in a row Tsiki Ntsabeleng assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ntsabeleng has now assisted in each of his last three appearances despite two of those being cameos off the bench. The midfielder was rewarded with a start Wednesday and has been slowly playing his way into a more significant role. With three assists in eight appearances (one start) Ntsabeleng could start to push for a consistent starting role, especially with Sebastian Lletget (thigh) sidelined.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench Tsiki Ntsabeleng assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Ntsabeleng replaced Paxton Pomykal in the 77th minute. He then assisted the only goal of the match in the 89th minute for Jesus Ferreira. He only recorded one cross and one dribble. He has not started a single game this season but has two assists in seven appearances off the bench.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Ntsabeleng assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Ntsabeleng secured his first assist of the season Saturday as he made his sixth appearance off the bench. He's behind Paxton Pomykal, Sebastian Lletget, Facundo Quignon and Edwin Cerrillo in Dallas' midfield depth chart.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has solid rookie campaign Ntsabeleng made 25 MLS appearances (11 starts) during his rookie season out of Oregon State University.

Impact Ntsabeleng rotated with Edwin Cerrillo, Facundo Quignon and Brandon Servania for a starting spot in Dallas' midfield before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in September. The 24-year-old will want to keep earning opportunities to play in 2023.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United faces Dallas after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0, Minnesota United visits Dallas

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training with team Ntasbeleng (ankle) returned to training with FC Dallas on Wednesday, according to team reporter Garrett Melcer.

Impact Ntsabeleng has missed his his side's last two games due to an ankle injury, but he's back in training now and will hope to be available for selection against Sporting KC on Sunday as he's not listed in Dallas injury report. He has started in just three of his side's last 13 matches dating back to mid-July, so even when fit he seems set to be a backup player in midfield for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle Ntsabeleng (ankle) is out for Saturday's trip to Colorado, per the Dallas injury report.

Impact Ntsabeleng is out for Saturday's trip to Colorado with an ankle issue, the same issue that knocked the midfielder out last time out. With 25 appearances and 11 starts Dallas will certainly miss Ntsabeleng off the bench, and any injury ahead of him on the depth chart could be tough to replace. He will hope to return for the final match of the regular season, a Sunday clash with Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in win Ntsabeleng (illness) as an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Ntsabeleng was questionable heading into the Los Angeles game Saturday due to illness, but he was fit enough to make the bench at least and should be available for selection once again versus Seattle on Tuesday.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Ntsabeleng (illness) is listed as questionable in Dallas' injury report for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Ntsabeleng has started in four of his side's five MLS matches in July so far, but he had to come out due to injury in the first half of last weekend's victory over RSL. He will be a game time decision for the Los Angeles match on Saturday.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Ntsabeleng likely suffered a knock and was taken out after 36 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake. Edwin Cerrillo replaced him over the rest of the contest

Impact Ntsabeleng's first-half departure isn't ideal but he has yet to play more than 73 minutes in a single game this season. Even if he's fit for Saturday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Ntsabeleng could still be left on the bench in favor of Cerrillo or Brandon Servania (abdomen).

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Ntsabeleng scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and created two chances in six minutes off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Ntsabeleng has made five appearances off the bench this season but was at his best during the final moments of Saturday's game. Given that there's still plenty of depth on the forward line, Ntsabeleng isn't likely to be a starter just yet.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE