Latif Blessing belives his side LAFC can win the US Open Cup after scoring the winner in the round of 16 against Sacramento Republic FC.

He has been a key member for the side since joining LAFC and hopes they can win the competition, winning the same competition last season with Sporting Kansas City.

"First of all I told you Open Cup is my game, I just love this game," he said..

"Back home I told my family, my friends, I need to bring a trophy back home so that they will be happy and Open Cup is my favourite game to play."

"I needed to work hard, we were losing so I did all I can so we can win" he said.