BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE NEWS

Going on international duty Hlongwane has been called up by the South African National Team for upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers on March 24 and 28.

Impact Hlongwane will miss Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps while away with South Africa, and he may be questionable for the following match versus St. Louis City as well. Cameron Dunbar could be an option to replace him on the right wing for Minnesota United.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes helps Red Bulls earn 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

Andrés Reyes scored a goal early in the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SNOW GOAL: Bongokuhle Hlongwane puts Minnesota United ahead | MLSSoccer.com The snow made a special appearance Saturday night at Allianz Field, and Minnesota United FC welcomed the winter wonderland with a memorable...

MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Opens the scoring Saturday Hlongwane scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Hlongwane found the back of the net in the 18th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season through two starts for the winger while his three shots led Minnesota in the draw.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Hlongwane (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against New York Red Bulls, Jacob Schneider of MLSSoccer.com reports.

Impact Hlongwane gets the nod in the front three alongside Franco Fragapane and Mender Garcia. He started in the team's season debut and registered three shots (one on target).

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring strain Hlongwane did not train on Tuesday due to a minor hamstring injury, according to Minnesota Untied reporter Jacob Schneider, but he's expected to be available for Saturday's clash a...

Impact Hlongwane started on the right wing in last weekend's season opener, but he's picked up a slight hamstring issue that prevented him from training on Tuesday. Mender Garcia and Hassani Dotson could both be options to replace him in the XI if necessary, but Hlongwane is not expected to have to miss time with this injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy at both ends Hlongwane recorded three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane also added an interception and helped key Minnesota's clean sheet victory. His three shots were a team-high. He logged two goals and five assists during 30 appearances (19 starts) in 2022.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Dallas Hlongwane assisted a goal and made an assist in Monday's 1-1 (5-4 after penalties) Round One playoff defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane returned to the squad for the first time in more than a month Monday after recovering from a knee injury, and he set up Emmanuel Reynoso's opener in what ultimately turned out to be a losing playoff effort against Dallas. The 22-year-old tallied two goals and five assists overall in 30 appearances (19 starts) on the right wing during his rookie season in MLS after joining Minnesota from South African side Maritzburg United in January.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velasco scores game-winning penalty in shootout for Dallas

Alan Velasco scored the game-winning penalty in a shootout and Dallas advanced past Minnesota 5-4 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the MLS playoffs

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Dallas Hlongwane (knee) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane makes an immediate return to the starting XI for Monday's first round match after missing the final month-plus of the regular season with a knee injury. It's hard to see him going a full 90 and playing away to Dallas isn't a great spot for possible production, as he managed two goals and four assists in 30 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United faces Dallas after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0, Minnesota United visits Dallas

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from injury report Hlongwane (knee) is absent from the Minnesota injury report for Monday's trip to Dallas.

Impact Hlongwane also trained earlier in the week, giving him a real chance of playing some part in Monday's playoff clash. The forward hasn't been a major contributor, but he would be a worthwhile depth option if available.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps look to extend win streak in matchup with Minnesota United

The Vancouver Whitecaps will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota United

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United takes road losing streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

Minnesota United visits the San Jose Earthquakes looking to end a three-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City takes shutout streak into matchup against Minnesota United

Sporting Kansas City comes into a matchup with Minnesota United after putting together two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timbers topple Minnesota 1-0 for 4th straight win

Dairon Asprilla scored on a header in the 61st minute and the Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United 1-0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United hosts Austin in Western Conference action

Austin visits Minnesota United in Western Conference action

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville faces Minnesota United in conference play

Nashville faces Minnesota United in a conference matchup

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in second straight game Hlongwane scored on five shots (two on target) and hauled in three dribbles, three aerials won and four fouls drawn in Saturday's 4-4 draw to Portland Timbers.

Impact Hlongwane seems to be finally hitting the ground running this season and has now scored in back to back matches along with an assist for good measure. He's also racked up nine shots, four chances created, six crosses and five fouls drawn over his past three outings alone.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amarilla's equalizer helps Minnesota United tie Timbers 4-4

Luis Amarilla scored the equalizer for Minnesota United in a 4-4 draw with the Portland Timbers

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Involved in both Minnesota goals Hlongwane had an assist and scored a goal while taking one shot, crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Hlongwane set up Franco Fragapane in first half stoppage time before scoring himself in the 72nd to be involved in both Minnesota goals. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while his assist was number four on the year.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United defeats Dynamo 2-1 on Hlongwane's goal Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s goal proved to be the game-winner for Minnesota United in a 2-1 win against the Houston Dynamo.

JULY 24, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Minnesota unbeaten in 6, beats Dynamo 2-1 on Hlongwane goal

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored the deciding goal, and Minnesota United extended its unbeaten streak to six by beating the Houston Dynamo 2-1

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane finds comfort in quest for first MLS goal The 22-year-old is acclimating both on and off the field to Minnesota after moving here from his native South Africa.

JULY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Three shots for win Hlongwane had three shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Hlongwane was busy in a rare start against Salt Lake. The forward lined up on the right wing in just his seventh start of the campaign and shot three times while adding three crosses. While Hlongwane has struggled for end product with just three assists in 18 appearances, he has been creative with 13 chances created and 24 shots. Hlongwane should have a chance in the starting XI once more against Vancouver on Friday.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE