Jean-Marie Daniel "Danny" Mwanga (born July 17, 1991) is a Congolese-American former professional soccer player who played as a forward.

Mwanga's father, who was an adviser to former Congolese dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, was killed during the nation's civil war in 1997,[1] and his mother had to leave him and his sisters behind with their grandmother.

[6] He made his professional debut in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season, a 2–0 away loss against Seattle Sounders FC.

[7] On May 15, he had his first MLS goal at Lincoln Financial Field against FC Dallas in stoppage time to earn the club a 1–1 draw.

[13] His second season ended with 5 goals from 28 games, as the team lost in the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semi-final to Houston.

[16] Mwanga made his debut for the Cosmos on August 30 and provided an assist on striker Mads Stokkelien's goal in the team's 2–2 draw at Indy Eleven.