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Star Tribune: Bongokuhle Hlongwane, MNUFC's, um, wingback/striker?

The Loons are envisioning a role for Hlongwane that's not a traditional position.

Jon Marthaler

Jon Marthaler

17 Feb 2025
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Star Tribune: Bongokuhle Hlongwane, MNUFC's, um, wingback/striker?
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As Minnesota United opens its season Saturday, there are still some questions to be answered.

For one: what are we going to call Bongokuhle Hlongwane's position?

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