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MAY 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes two shots in draw Vela took two shots and made a clearance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Vela was once again active up front on Wednesday but his side wasn't able to secure all three points by defeating Kansas City. Vela has tallied three goals and four assists through 11 league appearances (eight starts) this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Vela assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Vela recorded his fourth assist of the season Saturday as he set up Denis Bouanga's 34th minute goal which took the 2-0 lead. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in his 80 minutes of action, his second most minutes in a match this season.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Vela registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Vela hasn't looked like himself this season, and the Mexican superstar has now gone two straight games without finding the back of the net. Vela has three goals and three assists this season, but half of those contributions came in the 3-2 win against the Galaxy in El Trafico back on April 16.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

El Tráfico: L.A. Galaxy vs. LAFC highlights | MLS Highlights

APRIL 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Logs 20 minutes off the bench Vela took one shot and created one chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Nashville.

Impact Vela was rested for the majority of the match, presumably so that he is ready to go for Wednesday's Concacaf Champion's League clash with Philadelphia. His next chance to contribute in league play comes in a California clash at San Jose on Saturday, May 6.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vela and Los Angeles FC visit Nashville

Carlos Vela leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Nashville after scoring two goals against the LA Galaxy

APRIL 21, 2023 • Associated Press

LAFC's Carlos Vela named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Carlos Vela is back to his dominant self – and he has a Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire award to prove it. LAFC's Mexic...

APRIL 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores brace in El Trafico Vela scored two goals and recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-2 victory against the Galaxy. He created three chances in the match overall.

Impact Vela returned to the XI and was involved in all three goals to beat the Galaxy on Sunday, pouncing on a deflection to open the scoring in the first half before slotting home a second from the penalty spot, and then setting up a Ryan Hollingshead header with a corner kick just minutes later. He's up to three goals and three assists on the season and is averaging 3.6 shots and 4.3 chances created per 90 minutes in MLS.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela shines, LAFC defeat rival Galaxy Carlos Vela scored his second and third goals of the season and added an assist, and visiting Los Angeles FC held on for a 3-2 victory over...

APRIL 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vela leads LAFC to historic 3-2 road win over Galaxy

Carlos Vela had two goals and an assist, and Los Angeles FC won at the LA Galaxy’s suburban stadium for the first time, beating its archrival 3-2 on Sunday

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Carlos Vela converts on a clinical penalty finish to give LAFC a 2-1 lead over L.A Galaxy

APRIL 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

El Rey del Trafico! LAFC's Carlos Vela hits another record with top-corner golazo | MLSSoccer.com Was there any surprise Carlos Vela would be the first to strike in the 18th edition of El Trafico? The Mexican superstar opened the scoring...

APRIL 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Carlos Vela scores an ABSURD goal to give LAFC an early 1-0 lead over L.A. Galaxy

APRIL 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Carlos Vela, LAFC finish off Vancouver Whitecaps to advance to CCL semifinals | MLSSoccer.com Carlos Vela put in a vintage performance, José Cifuentes added a wonder goal and LAFC strolled into the Concacaf Champions League semifinals...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates four chances off bench Vela subbed into Saturday's match against Austin FC in the 61st minute, creating four chances and recording a secondary assist in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Vela hasn't had to carry LAFC's attack this season like he has in the past, as Denis Bouanga's 11 goals in all competitions have ensured the spotlight stays on him for now. Vela meanwhile is averaging 3.9 shots and 4.4 chances created per 90 minutes in MLS and is typically getting subbed out around the 65th-75th minute range.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bouanga's hat trick lifts LAFC to 3-0 victory over Austin

Dénis Bouanga scored an unassisted goal in each half and finished with a hat trick to spark Los Angeles FC to a 3-0 victory over Austin FC

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

LAFC star Carlos Vela expects "way better" from himself | MLSSoccer.com Most players, if they had one goal and two assists through their team’s first five games of the 2023 MLS season, would be somewhat satisfied...

APRIL 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Misses PK, assists versus Dallas Vela made an assist, had five shots (one on target), created five chances, sent in five crosses (three accurate) and missed a penalty during Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Vela was way more active than on the previous match, being involved in most of his side's dangerous plays. The attacker had a great chance to score from the penalty spot in the 79th minute but his shot hit the woodwork. Shortly afterwards, though, LAFC's captain made up for the mistake with an assist for Denis Bouanga to score the goal that sealed the 2-1 win. This was the second goal set up in four appearances by Vela, who will hope to take another step towards his best level this season after a bounceback campaign in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas

Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas

MARCH 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in draw Vela took a shot on target and created three chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Sounders.

Impact Vela returned to the starting lineup Saturday and remained a threat up front despite his side's scoreless draw with Seattle. He's tallied nine shots (three on target) and six chances created across his three MLS appearances (157 minutes played) this season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Vela subbed into Sunday's match against New England in the 65th minute, taking two shots (one on target) and creating a chance in the 4-0 victory.

Impact Vela started Sunday's match on the bench while youngster Stipe Biuk replaced him in the lineup, but Vela eventually subbed in and LAFC quickly put the result out of reach for the Revolution from then on. Vela is likely to return to the XI for next weekend's big clash against the Sounders, even with a CONCACAF Champions League fixture against Alajuelense on Wednesday coming up first.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against New England Vela will start on the bench for Sunday's match against the New England Revolution.

Impact Coming off a goal and an assist in the first match of the season, Vela will start off the bench against New England. He is typically a starter, and will likely make an appearance as a sub Sunday with Stripe Biuk getting his first career MLS start

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist vs. Portland Vela scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Timbers. He took six shots and created two chances overall in the match.

Impact Vela kicked off the 2023 campaign on the right foot as he converted a first-half penalty and then assisted the eventual game winner for Kwadwo Opoku on Saturday. He looks set to be LAFC's starting center forward following Cristian Arango's move to Mexico, for the time being at least until the club makes a move to buy a new out-and-out striker.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiellini, LAFC beat Timbers 3-2 after raising title banners

Giorgio Chiellini scored his first MLS goal, and Los Angeles FC opened its MLS title defense season with a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

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