JANUARY 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
LATIF BLESSING #15 - MIDFIELDER - HOUSTON DYNAMO
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0.5 SPG
5 G
2 A
0.5 SPG
Revolution acquire midfielder Latif Blessing in trade with LAFC - The Boston Globe Blessing was part of an LAFC team that won the MLS Cup in 2022.
New England Revolution sign midfielder Latif Blessing from LAFC The New England Revolution have signed midfielder Latif Blessing in a trade with Los Angeles FC, the club announced Tuesday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
New England Revolution sign midfielder Latif Blessing from LAFC The New England Revolution have signed midfielder Latif Blessing in a trade with Los Angeles FC, the club announced Tuesday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
New England Revolution acquire Latif Blessing from LAFC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - NE receive: Latif Blessing - LAFC receive: $400k in GAM The New England Revolution have acquired midfielder...
JANUARY 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Revolution acquire midfielder Latif Blessing in trade with LAFC The Revolution acquired midfielder Latif Blessing in a trade with LAFC, sending $400,000 in General Allocation Money to Los Angeles.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • BOSTON.COM
Highlights | Revs add more attacking flair with arrival of Latif Blessing from LAFC | New England Revolution All the latest New England Revolution news, videos, photos and tickets.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET
Traded to New England Blessing has joined the Revolution via a trade in exchange for $400,000 in General Allocation Money from LAFC, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Blessing tallied 15 goals and 14 assists in 151 MLS appearances across five seasons with LAFC since he joined the club in the 2018 Expansion Draft, but he fell out of the starting lineup last season with the arrivals of Ilie Sanchez and Kellyn Acosta. After winning the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield, the 26-year-old is now moving to New England, where he will be competing with Matt Polster, Thomas McNamara and Lucas Maciel for spots in the midfield.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mostly backup option this season Blessing assisted a goal in 30 MLS appearances (16 starts) in LAFC's midfield this season.
Impact Blessing took a step back in his role on the team as new arrivals Kellyn Acosta and Ilie Sanchez broke into the starting lineup ahead of him in midfield. The 25-year-old still got consistent minutes off the bench as LAFC won both the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup in 2022.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First assist of season Blessing had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once inaccurately and making two interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over Seattle.
Impact Blessing set up Kwadwo Opoku in the 35th minute assisting LAFC's first goal. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two interceptions tied for the team-high total in the win.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays in U.S. Open Cup Blessing (ankle) subbed into Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup match against LAFC just before halftime, and he took a shot in the 3-1 defeat.
Impact Blessing missed last weekend's win over Columbus in MLS with an ankle injury he suffered in the previous game against Austin, but he returned to the pitch on Wednesday. He should be available for selection in Saturday's clash versus the Earthquakes.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Austin Blessing was subbed out of Wednesday's defeat against Austin FC just before halftime after suffering an injury. He took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in the match bef...
Impact LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo said after Wednesday's game that Blessing's injury wasn't expected to be serious, but Saturday's clash against Columbus might be too quick a turnaround for him to recover. He has started five games this season, but Kellyn Acosta or Francisco Ginella will likely return to midfield in his place.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicharito, LA Galaxy hold off Vela, LAFC 2-1 in El Trafico
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Sega Coulibaly scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy ended LAFC’s unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win on SaturdayAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vela's hat trick leads LAFC to 3-0 opening win over Colorado
Carlos Vela scored the third hat trick of his Major League Soccer career Saturday afternoon as Los Angeles Football Club opened the season with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapi...FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in season finale Blessing completed 28 passes in Sunday's heavy defeat against Colorado.
Impact Blessing posted two goals and two assists in 30 MLS appearances (25 starts) this season, but LAFC missed the playoffs for the first time since it joined the league as an expansion club.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in draw Blessing took three shots and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver. He also made two interceptions in the match.
Impact Blessing was once again an attacking threat on Tuesday, a week after scoring a goal and an assist against Seattle. He will need another good game in Sunday's Decision Day clash against Colorado, as LAFC needs to win in order to have any chance of making the playoffs this year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
GOAL: Latif Blessing, LAFC - 48th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Makes six interceptions in loss Blessing took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland. He also made six interceptions in the match.
Impact Blessing was a dynamo in midfield, constantly winning possession back with his positioning. But it wasn't enough to prevent Felipe Mora's 93rd-minute game winner and his side slumped to defeat. He should have more freedom Saturday against Vancouver, which are 12th in the Western Conference.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Dallas Blessing scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating three chances and making three tackles during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Dallas.
Impact Blessing found the back of the net in the 69th minute, scoring LAFC's second goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder, while his three tackles and three chances created were both team-high totals in the win.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
GOAL: Latif Blessing, LAFC - 69th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JUNE 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Baird, Pasher score; LAFC ties Dynamo 1-1
Los Angeles FC’s Corey Baird and the Houston Dynamo’s Tyler Pasher scored within a couple minutes in a 1-1 tieMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Midweek Analyst: Latif Blessing's brain, plus stat and young player of the week | MLSSoccer.com LAFC have four points from two games and are atop this week’s Power Rankings despite having played two games (or most of two games, anyway)...
APRIL 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Is 2021 the last chance for LAFC's core to chase MLS Cup? | MLSSoccer.com LAFC took MLS by storm during their expansion year, back in 2018. Led by Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Latif Blessing, Eduard...
APRIL 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Portland 1, Los Angeles FC 1
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Espinoza, Earthquakes beat LAFC 3-2 to clinch playoff berth
Cristian Espinoza scored a goal and assisted on another by Chris Wondolowski, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 to clinch a playoff berthNOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
