GARETH BALE NEWS

Scores late equalizer in Cup Final Bale subbed into Saturday's MLS Cup Final against the Union in the 97th minute, and he scored a goal and made three clearances in the 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) victory.

Impact Bale has scored plenty of big goals over the course of his career, but his 128th-minute header to send Saturday's game into penalty kicks en route to LAFC's first ever MLS Cup win ranks right up there with the best of them. This was the 33-year-old's third goal in 13 appearances (just two starts) for the club since moving from Real Madrid in the summer.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gareth Bale, the backup goalkeeper and the greatest ever MLS Cup From 'Halloween film' to 'Hollywood movie,' the 2022 MLS Cup final had all the twists and turns that only Los Angeles could produce

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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

"It's destiny": World Cup-bound Gareth Bale brings LAFC first-ever MLS Cup | MLSSoccer.com LOS ANGELES – It had to be him.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LAFC rallies late to win their first MLS Cup in penalty shootout

LAFC won their MLS Cup in dramatic fashion. Doug McIntyre has three takeaways from the exhilarating match.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

In electric MLS Cup, LAFC claims 1st title with late equalizer, shootout win over Philadelphia - The Boston Globe The teams traded six goals over 128 minutes of play, Welsh superstar Gareth Bale answering for the hosts four minutes after Philadelphia too...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Los Angeles FC 3-3 Philadelphia Union (3-0 on pens): Gareth Bale on target as LAFC win first MLS Cup on penalties Los Angeles FC won their first MLS Cup by beating Philadelphia Union 3-0 on penalties following a 3-3 draw, with Gareth Bales late equaliser...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • SKY.COM

WATCH: What is happening?! Gareth Bale forces PKs with insane goal!  | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gareth Bale scores dramatic injury time equaliser in final! Gareth Bale's header in the 128th minute saw Los Angeles FC equalise against Philadelphia in the MLS Cup final.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • SKY.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

Benzema joins list of players who will miss the World Cup

Not every soccer star will be competing at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench against Austin Bale (leg) is in LAFC's match day squad for Sunday's Western Conference Final against Austin FC.

Impact Bale missed last week's conference semifinal win over the Galaxy due to a leg injury but he's back fit again and available off the bench on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Bale (leg) is not listed in LAFC's injury report for Sunday's Western Conference Final against Austin FC.

Impact Bale missed last week's playoff win over the Galaxy due to a leg injury, but he could return to the squad for Sunday's game. Bale has come off the bench in 10 of his 12 appearances for LAFC so even if he's fully fit he would likely only play a role as a substitute against Austin.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bale the star as Wales returns to World Cup after 64 years

Wales will be playing in the World Cup for only the second time

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Not in lineup Thursday Bale is absent with a leg injury from the match squad for Thursday's matchup with LA Galaxy.

Impact Bale was listed as questionable heading into this matchup, and his exclusion from the lineup altogether indicates that he is not back to full fitness. He's historically been somewhat of a super-sub, scoring in two of 10 relief appearances, but he'll be unavailable in the waning minutes of Thursday's tilt.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gareth Bale's agent admits Wales' World Cup hopes will impact future Gareth Bale’s agent has revealed that Wales’ road to the World Cup will impact his future.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Uncertain for playoff El Trafico Bale is listed as questionable with a leg injury in LAFC's injury report for Thursday's Western Conference semifinal against the Galaxy.

Impact Bale has come off the bench in 10 of his 12 MLS appearances so his potential absence wouldn't affect LAFC's lineup on Thursday, but he has scored two goals as an impact substitute so he still has a role in this team that could be missed against their El Trafico rivals.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS powerhouse LAFC hopes to avoid Dodger Blues in playoffs

Los Angeles FC spent most of this year atop the Major League Soccer standings

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

How LAFC should use Gareth Bale in the playoffs | MLSSoccer.com LAFC are set to host fierce city rivals LA Galaxy in the Western Conference Semifinals in another rendition of El Trafico Thursday (10 pm ET...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS salary update: Why Lorenzo Insigne, Gareth Bale numbers are not what they seem The latest MLS salary release for 2022 sees Toronto FC rocket to the top spot in the league for first-team payroll

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM