Analysis: Lifted by two goals for Mom, Minnesota United takes an outside-the-norm victory
Jon Marthaler
Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s mother saw her son play at Allianz Field for the first time, and he scored twice. The Loons won a June match amid absences, and their rookie goalkeeper showed improvement.
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