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LAFC finds their third goal thanks to Kwadwo Opoku's wicked left-footer from the center of the box

MARCH 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Carlos Vela capitalizes on a penalty kick to give LAFC a 2-0 lead

MARCH 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Season opener postponed Vela and LAFC will not play against the Galaxy on Saturday as the match has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Opening weekend of the 2023 MLS campaign was set to be highlighted by an El Trafico derby at Rose Bowl Stadium, but the weather in Los Angeles has forced the game to be postponed to a later date. Vela and LAFC will be back in action against the Timbers next weekend.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS opens 28th season, build up to World Cup starts now

Major League Soccer is embarking on its 28th season with a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

LAFC's Carlos Vela dedicates himself to more greatness The Black & Gold star forward, having set several MLS records before winning the MLS Cup in November, is focused on ‘more winning aspects’

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Chicharito, Carlos Vela and Alan Pulido weigh in on future of Mexican soccer Chicharito, Carlos Vela and Alan Pulido discuss Mexico's search for a new coach after El Tri's disappointing World Cup performance.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Mexico faces early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia

Mexico has reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Carlos Vela is one of the GREATEST players in MLS history - Herc | Futbol Americas

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Records assist against Philadelphia Vela took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) victory against the Union in the MLS Cup Final. He also made a clearance and an interception in th...

Impact Vela's cross to the head of Jesus Murillo on Saturday resulted in his third assist of LAFC's successful playoff run to win their first MLS Cup. The 33-year-old tallied 12 goals and 12 assists overall across 35 appearances (31 starts) on the right wing, Vela's best campaign since his 2019 MVP season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With World Cup on horizon, Bale comes up big for LAFC

Gareth Bale showed during Saturday’s MLS Cup final between Los Angeles Football Club and the Philadelphia Union that he shouldn’t be underestimated going into the World Cup

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

LAFC's Carlos Vela wants another! "One more, two more" MLS Cups before I retire | MLSSoccer.com LOS ANGELES – Carlos Vela, subbed out in the 97th minute for stoppage-time hero Gareth Bale, was left watching from the sidelines.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LAFC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights | 2022 MLS Cup Final

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

LAFC presented with MLS Cup trophy after victory over Philadelphia Union

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Carlos Vela opens up about his decision to MISS the World Cup with Mexico | Futbol Americas

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ground floor to MLS Cup: LAFC captain Carlos Vela craves "special" trophy | MLSSoccer.com LOS ANGELES – Back in 2017, when LAFC were an idea coming to life, conversations began with Carlos Vela about returning to North America. He...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Best vs best: MLS Cup final pits LAFC, Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer’s playoff system rarely rewards the league’s best regular-season teams with the championship celebration they would get in most other top domestic leagues

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

'They are SCARED!' Did Mexico try to tempt Carlos Vela to return for the World Cup? | ESPN FC

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Major League Soccer Most Valuable Players 2022 — Hany Mukhtar, Nashville 2021 — Carles Gil, New England 2020 — Alejandro Pozuelo, Toronto 2019 — Carlos Vela, Los Angeles FC 2018 — Jo...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Records assist against Austin Vela took four shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC in the Western Conference Final. He also made two interceptions, won two of three...

Impact Vela set up Cristian Arango's opening headed goal with a cross on Sunday for his second assist in as many playoff games. He has combined for seven shots (two on target) and seven chances created in the conference semifinal and Final, and he'll want to be similarly effective against the Union in the MLS Cup Final next weekend.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC advances to MLS Cup final with 3-0 win over Austin FC

Cristian “Chicho” Arango scored the go-ahead goal for the second straight game and the Los Angeles Football Club advanced to its first MLS Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Austin...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting against Austin Vela (undisclosed) is in LAFC's starting lineup for Sunday's Western Conference Final against Austin FC.

Impact Vela is starting Wednesday's Conference Final on the right wing as expected after picking up a minor injury last week against the Galaxy.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC hosts Austin in Western Conference finals

Los Angeles FC hosts Austin in the Western Conference finals

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Not on injury report Vela (undisclosed) is not listed in LAFC's injury report for Sunday's Western Conference Final against Austin FC.

Impact Vela appeared to have picked up a knock late on in last week's win over the Galaxy, but he's not carrying an injury designation heading into Sunday and will be expected to start on the right wing against Austin.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist, leaves early Vela took three shots and assisted a goal in Thursday's 3-2 Western Conference semifinal victory against the Galaxy before subbing off in the 78th minute with an apparent injury.

Impact Vela set up Denis Bouanga's opener Thursday with his 10th assist of the season, bringing him into double digits for both goals and assists for the third time in his five MLS campaigns with LAFC. But he was taken off at the 78th minute with the game still in the balance at 1-1, and he may be an injury question heading into the Conference Final next weekend.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arango boots LAFC into Western final in 3-2 win over Galaxy

Cristian “Chicho” Arango scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and Los Angeles Football Club advanced to the Western Conference final in the MLS Cup Playoffs with...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

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