Los Angeles FC retain Ghanaian striker Latif Blessing in squad for 2019 Major League Soccer

Striker Latif Blessing has been retained in Los Angeles FC's squad for the 2019 Major League Soccer.

The club announced their roster moves on Tuesday, a day after the deadline to notify the MLS of their decisions for the offseason.

Blessing joined last year from Sporting Kansas City and scored five goals in 31 league appearances during the regular season.

LAFC exercised contract options on starting goalkeeper Tyler Miller, midfielders Mark-Anthony Kaye, Lee Nguyen and Josh Perez, and forward Shaft Brewer, Jr.

LAFC's roster is at 16 players at present:

Goalkeeper (1): Tyler Miller

Defenders (4): Steven Beitashour, Tristan Blackmon, Joao Moutinho, Eddie Segura
Midfielders (5): Eduard Atuesta, Andre Horta, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Lee Nguyen, Josh Perez

Forwards (6): Latif Blessing, Shaft Brewer, Jr., Adama Diomande, Christian Ramirez, Diego Rossi, Carlos Vela