Star Tribune: Loons beat Houston 3-1, Boxall and St. Clair are All-Stars

For the first time ever, Minnesota United winger Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s mother — with his baby brother in tow — was at Allianz Field on Wednesday to see her son play.

And who among us wouldn’t want to score a couple of goals in that situation, to show off for Mom?

Hlongwane scored two goals in three minutes in the second half, getting Minnesota United started on a 3-1 win over the Houston Dynamo — and turning a dull, physical game into a joyful family celebration.

Michael Boxall has held a lot of titles for Minnesota United. Veteran leader. Captain. Longest-serving player.

And now, in his 15th professional season: All-Star.

Boxall, alongside Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, was voted into the MLS All-Star Game, which will be held July 23 in Austin, Texas.