Age: 23
Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 150
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Last Club: FK Haugesund (Norway)
USL EXPERIENCE:
Entering American soccer in 2018, Ngalina has put together a stellar career resume in the USL Championship spanning six seasons. Born and raised in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngalina came to the United States as part of the elite Montverde Academy and was signed in 2018 by Bethlehem Steel, where he first worked with Brendan Burke. He entered the league in grand fashion, impressing with 12 goals and four assists in two seasons and earning a spot on the USL’s “20 under 20’ at the end of both campaigns.
OUTSIDE THE USL:
Ngalina’s American soccer career began at Montverde Academy, where he immediately developed into a professional-level player. After two excellent seasons with Bethlehem Steel, he signed with Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union in 2019, and he also spent time in MLS on loan with Los Angeles FC in 2021.
