Fansided · Aug 5, 2023
The Podium: Best from the Round of 32
Round of 32 is in the books.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United)
It’s been a tournament to remember for Bongi, who has found his finest form stateside during Leagues Cup. A force on both ends of the pitch, Bongi has been putting in industrious shifts that have been a significant factor in the team’s progression.
Against a high-flying attack like the Columbus Crew, Minnesota needed one of those stellar Bongi performances, and lucky for them, it’s what they got.
Hlongwane scored twice as Minnesota drew 3-3 with Columbus leading to a penalty shootout. Bongi would convert his kick en route to a Minnesota victory.