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Sports News of Monday, 19 February 2018

Source: kickgh.com

Latif Blessing scores first goal for Los Angeles FC

Blessing joined Los Angeles FC from Sporting Kansas City during the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft Blessing joined Los Angeles FC from Sporting Kansas City during the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft

Ghana international Latif Atta Blessing opened his goal scoring account for Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.

Newly-Promoted Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC held on Vancouver Whitecaps to 4-4 stalemate in a preseason game.

Carlos Vela opened the score with stunning free kick for Los Angeles FC before a brace from Anthony Brondell and a 38th minute strike from Yordy Reyna ended the first half in a 3-1 victory in favor of Whitecaps.

The 21-year-old pulled one back for the Black and Gold lads with cool finish thirty seconds after the break.

A 78th minute penalty kick which was neatly converted by Carlos Vela and an own goal from Benny Feilhaber ended the match in a eight-goal thriller.

He lasted for the entire duration of the match.

Blessing joined Los Angeles FC from Sporting Kansas City during the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft after a season stay where he netted six goals with two assists in his 31 appearances.