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Minnesota United sign Bongokuhle Hlongwane to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder Bongokuhle Hlongwane to a contract extension through 2027 with...

JANUARY 18, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Minnesota United extends contract of Bongokuhle Hlongwane Hlongwane’s 30 goals in 95 MLS games ranks second to Robin Lod’s 32 for the franchise’s MLS goals record.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Signs three-year contract Hlongwane has agreed to a new contract with Minnesota, according to his club.

Impact Hlongwane is continuing his time with Minnesota over the next few seasons, with the forward inking a new three-year deal, holding a club option for the 2028 season. This is after already serving three years with the club, earning a starting role the past two seasons and bagging 19 goals in the process. That said, he will look to hold the starting role at forward next season, possibly increasing that goal tally.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United signs Wil Trapp, with Bongokuhle Hlongwane maybe next as training camp nears The MLS offseason goes quickly, but the Loons are a much more stable operation than at this time last year.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Returning to Minnesota Hlongwane will be back with Minnesota in 2025 after his contract option was picked up.

Impact Hlongwane has been a key piece of the attack for three seasons, and 2024 was a brilliant year. He scored 11 goals while playing a career-high 35 matches and earning 26 starts. Hlongwane should be a focal point of the Minnesota attack heading into 2025.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as right-back Hlongwane scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Minnesota United's influx of forward has resulted in the team opting to test some players at right-back. This includes Hlongwane, who did not let the position change continue his scoring excellence as of late. He has five goals across his last six appearances in MLS action.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at St Louis Hlongwane scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Hlongwane scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 24th with his 10th goal in the season to help Minnesota earn the comeback road win. The forward is on fire, with seven of his 10 goals in their last 11 games. He started the season as a backup option, but is now a regular starter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hlongwane and Minnesota United visit Saint Louis City SC

Bongokuhle Hlongwane leads Minnesota United into a matchup with Saint Louis City SC fresh off of a two-goal showing against the San Jose Earthquakes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores brace in 2-1 victory Hlongwane scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Hlongwane scored his eighth and ninth goal of the season as he also racked up six shots, his second-highest total of the season. This was his first brace of the season, and similar to last season, he scored his only brace away from home. This means five of his nine goals this season have come away from home. With two chances created, only one player created more in this game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United nip Quakes 2-1 Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace and Robin Lod dished off his 12th assist of the season to help lead visiting Minnesota United to a 2-1 v...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United nip Quakes 2-1 Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace and Robin Lod dished off his 12th assist of the season to help lead visiting Minnesota United to a 2-1 v...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United nip Quakes 2-1 Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace and Robin Lod dished off his 12th assist of the season to help lead visiting Minnesota United to a 2-1 v...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 2-1

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored two goals, his first multi-goal game this season, to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets one in win Hlongwane scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact After a quieter first half, Hlongwane brought the energy in the second, beginning with a flurry of attempts at the 61st minute, before burying his squad's second goal of the game with a header in the 75th minute. It marked his fourth goal in the last eight games, while he is up to a total of 21 shots and nine shots on target in that span.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Hlongwane scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Hlongwane made the score sheet with a slight right-footed touch from inside the box in the 30th minute against Whitecaps. It was his third goal and seventh direct contribution in his last seven starts, strengthening his great run of form despite the team's lack of success in that period. That momentum should be enough for him to stay in the lineup as a right-sided attacking midfielder.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Portland Timbers Hlongwane scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Hlongwane netted the opener in the 29th minute and then set up the second goal for Sang-Bin Jeong in the 38th minute. Hlongwane completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with three tackles, one blocked shot and one clearance. He has now contributed to six goals in the last six games.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist and goal Hlongwane logged one assist and one goal with seven shots and two chances created during Minnesota United's 5-3 loss Wednesday at Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane has been on fire as a playmaker, logging an assist during all but one of his four appearances across June. Perhaps more importantly, after going one whole month without any goals, he finally scored one Wednesday to get back in form as a scorer.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poor control results in assist Hlongwane assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane was fortunate to be credited with an assist in this game, as he attempted to control a loose ball in the edge of the box, and his inability to do so resulted in a perfect set-up for Hassani Dotson, who slotted the ball home from outside the box outside of Maarten Paes' reach. This was Hlongwane's second assist of the campaign, and he also has three goals, so he's been one of Minnesota's most reliable players in 2024.

JUNE 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in victory Hlongwane assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Hlongwane's perfectly weighted cross lead to the header that opened the scoring Saturday for Minnesota and catalyzed their 3-1 victory over Kansas City. After featuring for Minnesota in 2023 (30 appearances, 29 starts), Hlongwane has assumed more of a rotational role in 2024, having made 13 appearances (five starts) through Minnesota's first 15 matches. Over his most recent five appearances (three starts), Hlongwane has scored once, supplied an assist and created four chances.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal during start Hlongwane scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during Minnesota United's 2-2 draw Wednesday against the Galaxy.

Impact Hlongwane was promoted to Minnesota United's starting XI on Wednesday, and he marked the occasion by logging his third goal across 2024. At the moment, the team does not have a definitive forward group, so his latest effort can bode well for future opportunities.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Hlongwane scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Hlongwane subbed on in the second half and scored in the 88th minute to seal the deal in Minnesota's home win. The forward scored for the second game in a row, both coming off the bench. He will now look for more playing time after the international break.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hlongwane's stoppage-time goal rallies Minnesota over Orlando 3-2

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Minnesota United rallied for a wild 3-2 victory over Orlando City

MARCH 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Strong beginning to 2024 Hlongwane scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact After sitting out Minnesota United's first two games of 2024, Hlongwane began his newest season as a reserve Saturday and nailed the debut appearance with a game-winning goal. With that and having scored eight goals during 2023, he is likely to re-enter Minnesota's starting XI, at the expense of either Sang-Bin Jeong or Caden Clark.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Hlongwane (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Hlongwane is back on the bench Saturday after being left on the sideline for the first two matches of the season. The striker wasn't deemed fit enough to start, so Caden Clark is getting a run at left wing to kick off Saturday's match.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Orlando Hlongwane (fitness) could return for Saturday's trip to Orlando, according to interim coach Cameron Knowles.

Impact Hlongwane has been building his fitness after missing large portions of pre-season and is nearing a return. With Emanuel Reynoso (knee) and Franco Fragapane (calf) in doubt for that match as well, Minnesota could be left with a makeshift front three.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Hlongwane and Minnesota United visit Saint Louis City SC

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 2-1

Hlongwane's stoppage-time goal rallies Minnesota over Orlando 3-2