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Officially joins LAFC Vela has officially joined LAFC on a contract until the end of the 2024 MLS season, the club announced Monday. The deal also includes a club option for 2025.

Impact Vela returns to LAFC as one of the most decorated players in MLS history and the club's all-time leader in games played (152), minutes (11,194), goals (78) and assists (59). He's not expected to become a starter right away, but he should figure decent minutes off the bench if needed.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with LAFC Vela signed with LAFC before the MLS roster lock, the club announced.

Impact Vela is back with LAFC right before the MLS roster lock. The forward spent the first half of the season looking for a club before landing right back at his previous club. It's doubtful he takes a starting role straight away, but he provides veteran depth and plenty of MLS Cup experience.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to sign new LAFC deal Vela has yet to sign a new contract with LAFC and remains a free agent. He wasn't listed on the team's official roster for the first game of the 2024 MLS season, a 2-1 win over Sea...

Impact Vela has been a synonym for success for LAFC over the last few years, but it's unclear whether the team wants to bring him back or not, as both parties are yet to strike on a deal -- and with the uncertainty of whether the talks are still going or not. As of now, Vela is a free agent and is free to choose with any team he chooses, but LAFC are likely to make one more push to sign him.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in MLS Cup Final Vela recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th...

Impact Vela did not put together a great performance in Saturday's MLS Cup Final defeat, but he still made an impact on the match. He took two shots (one on target), created one chance and recorded three crosses (one accurate) in his full 90 minutes of action. He finished the 2023 campaign with another stellar season for the Western Conference Champions, as he provided nine goals and eight assists in 39 appearances (27 starts).

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Cup: Columbus Crew vs. LAFC Highlights | FOX Soccer

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why MLS Cup final could be Carlos Vela's goodbye to LAFC

The growing likelihood is that Saturday's MLS Cup final could be Carlos Vela's last with LAFC due to complex reasons that sit right at the n...

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 MLS Cup odds, predictions: How to bet LAFC-Columbus Crew

LAFC and Columbus will play for the MLS Cup on Saturday, and FOX Sports Soccer Writer Doug McIntyre offers his insights regarding Saturday's...

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 MLS Cup odds, predictions: How to bet LAFC-Columbus Crew

MLS Cup: Columbus Crew will host defending champion LAFC in 2023 final

The Columbus Crew will host defending champion LAFC in the 2023 MLS Cup Dec. 9 after both teams won their respective conference finals on Sa...

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Cup: Columbus Crew will host defending champion LAFC in 2023 final

LAFC hopes to end longest season in MLS history with another Cup title

LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday in the Western Conference final, which will be its 52nd match of 2023 across all competitions.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

LAFC hopes to end longest season in MLS history with another Cup title

Hernández: Carlos Vela wants to stay with LAFC, but antiquated MLS rules might force him out Carlos Vela says he doesn't want this to be his final season with LAFC, but outdated MLS salary rules might force him to continue his career...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

MLS record?! Dénis Bouanga can surpass LAFC teammate Carlos Vela | MLSSoccer.com Dénis Bouanga is one goal away from equaling MLS history.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Four crosses in playoff win Vela registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC. He was injured and subbed out in the 78th minute.

Impact Vela recorded four crosses in Sunday's victory and is now one match away from returning to the MLS Cup Final. He has not been in great form as of late though, as he has just one goal contribution in his last nine matches and has not scored a goal since Aug. 24. He still figures to be a massive factor in Saturday's Western Conference Final versus Houston.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in playoff win Vela assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Vela assisted Denis Bouanga's second goal Saturday, a strike in the 64th minute which took the 4-2 lead. It marked Vela's eighth assist of the season to go with his nine goals. He had a productive outing outside of the assist as well, recording three chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in his 71 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the first half, his first booking of the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Vela took two shots (one on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Vela was held off the scoresheet, but led LA with four crosses in the match. The attacker ends the regular season with 16 goal involvements in 34 appearances while taking 61 shots, crossing 120 times and creating 67 chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC eliminates Austin from playoff contention Bouanga recorded his fifth multi-score game of the season, the second-most in a single season in club history behind Carlos Vela’s seven in...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

LAFC Forward Carlos Vela And Dénis Bouanga Among MLS Top 25 Selling Jerseys | Los Angeles Football Club In conjunction with Major League Soccer (MLS), LAFC announce that LAFC forwards Carlos Vela and Dénis Bouanga finds themselves among the lis...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • LAFC.COM

Assists in El Trafico Vela assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 4-2 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Vela recorded his seventh assist of the season Saturday as he set up Ryan Hollingshead's outside the box strike in the 33rd minute. It was one of four chances he created in the match, his sixth game this season with four or more. He also recorded seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners before being subbed out in the 77th minute for Mario Gonzalez.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent outing against Portland Vela registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Vela had one of his more quiet performances of the past two months on Saturday, only notching two shots, three chances created and one cross (one accurate) in the loss. The 34-year-old has been on fire recently but was kept in check on Saturday as he was only able to piece together a couple of chances. Vela has now started the past six games and has 15 goal contributions on the season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns late assist Vela assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Vela easily had the best performance out of any LAFC player on Sunday, contributing four shots (two on target), five chances created, ad six crosses (four accurate) while also picking up an assist in the 90th minute. The 34-year-old was the club's only source of any type of attacking in the match, and did well just to erase the goose egg on the scoreboard by finding Ryan Hollingshead for their only goal of the game. Vela's performances as of lately have been incredible, now notching a goal contribution in four of his last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela, high-powered LAFC set to face Charlotte FC Los Angeles FC will take their high-scoring offense across the country for a matchup against host Charlotte FC on Saturday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

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AUGUST 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Two goal contributions in win Vela scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Vela had an extraordinary return to the pitch against Colorado, nothing an assist and goal to go along with four chances created and four crosses. Vela dealt with a short injury spell during the week but picked up right where he left off, scoring in his third straight match. Even as his age grows Vela still continues to impress, now scoring nine goals and registering five assists in his 24 appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela returns to help LAFC throttle Colorado Carlos Vela scored one goal and assisted another in his first match since he incurred a leg injury early this month and LAFC romped to a 4-0...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carlos Vela's goal and assist lead LAFC past the Rapids 4-0

Carlos Vela had a goal and an assist to lead LAFC past the Colorado Rapids 4-0

AUGUST 24, 2023 • Associated Press

MLS Team Of The Week | Carlos Vela Leads The Line - Week 13 | Los Angeles Football Club Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: LAFC forward Carlos Vela is on the Team of the Week presented by Audi. Vela’s been a regular honore...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • LAFC.COM

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