in the Chinese Women's Super League, joining her South African and former Houston Dash teammate Thembi Kgatlana who also made the move to China.

[8] Motlhalo started all 14 league games for Beijing across the 2019 season as the team finished fifth in the CWSL, playing the majority of the campaign in a deeper central midfield role.

[citation needed] On 18 January 2020 it was announced that Motlhalo had joined Swedish side Djurgårdens IF on a two-year deal, subject to receipt of her working visa.

[13][14] On 21 May 2023, Motlhalo provided a 92nd minute assist as Glasgow City beat Rangers 1–0 at Ibrox Stadium to win the SWPL title on the final day of the season.

[15] On 18 January 2024, Mothlalo signed a two-year contract with Racing Louisville FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

Racing Louisville paid an undisclosed transfer fee to Glasgow City and signed Mothlalo through the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026.

[17] While attending the High Performance Centre, Motlhalo played for the South Africa women's national under-20 football team as a forward.

[18] Motlhalo was called up to the senior squad for the first time in October 2015, following an injury to Thembi Kgatlana which caused her to be withdrawn from the team.