Both Ngwenya and Chisoni call Zimbabwe their native country. Having
grown up near each other in Bulawayo Zimbabwe, the pair was reunited at Coastal Carolina
University to play college soccer, where they were roommates for two years.
Chisoni said his transition from college to the MLS has been a relatively smooth one.
"It was easy for me to adjust having Joe here," Chisoni said. "He helped me out telling
me where to go and what to do."
The relationship the two friends share off the field often translates on the
field, as the two have some sort of unspoken chemistry in the
game binding them together.
"We have an understanding," said Chisoni. "We know where each other
are on the field."
Ngwenya echoed those sentiments, hoping that the addition of Chisoni
will help his game too.
"It's always good to have someone you're used to playing with on the field," Ngwenya said.
Last year as a rookie, Ngwenya netted four goals and added two assists for the
Galaxy. This year his goals are rather simple.
"I'd like to get a few more goals, and help the team however I can," he said.
Mamba's goals are even more basic. "I want to prove to everyone that I belong
on this team," he said.
So far in the early stages of the season, Chisoni has seen more of the field,
being used by Galaxy coach Steve Sampson as an early second-half sub in both
of the Galaxy's first two games. In fact, Chisoni was one of the few bright spots
the Galaxy could take away from their first week disaster in Columbus, a 3-0 loss.
Ngwenya has gotten less action, but has also seen action in both games. He showed he
could be ready to make a larger impression in Sampson's first team after scoring
twice in a 4-2 reserve team victory against Real Salt Lake's reserves this past weekend.
Greg Daurio is a contributor to MLSnet.com. This story was not subject to the approval
of Major League Soccer or its clubs.
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