Lyle Foster opens up on MLS move

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has opened up on his move to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Houston Dynamo from English Championship side Burnley.

The 26-year-old centre-forward joined the Texas-based club on a season-long loan that's set to run until June 2027, with a buy option of $7m (R112 million).

He was deemed surplus to requirements by new Burnley manager Nicky Hayen, and left the Clarets without making the matchday squad in the 2026/27 season.

Foster says he joined the MLS team in search of ample game time and a change of scenery, having enjoyed his stay in the USA post the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“After the World Cup, being in America for some time, I kind of enjoyed the vibe here, I like the people. More than anything, I just wanted a change of scenery, something where I can enjoy football again,” he told the club's media.

"The last two days of the window, my agent said Houston might be interested and I said let's go. I seen where the guys were placed on the table, immediately I think the guys are doing this, why is there no reason that we can go all the way?

"But obviously we take it a training session at a time, the way that we've been playing, the qualities I believe I have, I believe that I can just be a piece of a puzzle that fits into the team and hopefully try our best to bring it [title] to the H.

The Orlando Pirates youth development product went on to dissect his style of play and attacking attributes Houston Dynamo can expect from him as a no.9.

“I love creating attacking options, I love running in behind, I think I'm a strong runner. I'm good one-on-one, physical,” added Foster, who brings a wealth of experience in attack.

"Being in a high-pressure environment, having to have decisions that are so quick and things that can tip games in either way at any moment - I think is something that I've taken on board, having played against some of the best teams in the world and the best players in the world.

"But I do think I've learned so much trying to turn a game in your favour with as few chances as possible.

Having made his debut in the 2-0 defeat to Kansas City last month, Foster will be looking to add to his appearance tally when his team face Minnesota United on Sunday.

Hlayisani Magoro

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