The Latest Breaking News from Carlos Vela

LAFC’s First MLS Cup Title Comes With a Genuine Hollywood Ending

The top two teams. The star cameo. The backup GK with ties to the opponent. A 3–3 draw and a penalty shootout. MLS Cup 2022 had it all—and a deserving champion.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2022

MLS Cup 2022: LAFC edge Philadelphia on pens after Bale’s 128th-minute goal

Jack McCarthy stopped two penalty kicks as LAFC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties, 3-0, after playing to a 3-3 draw to capture the MLS Cup

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2022

Tottenham hero Gareth Bale is about to discover if his biggest risk yet has paid off

The Spurs and Real Madrid hero will probably watch this weekend’s MLS Cup showdown between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union from the bench as he prepares to head to the World Cup with Wales.

Football London · Nov 5, 2022

Manufactured rivalries don’t work: LA’s El Tráfico is an exception

The two Los Angeles teams meet on Thursday night in the MLS playoffs. And the passion and excitement around the game is a highlight of the league

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2022

Carlos Vela shining in MLS after Arsenal flop 'couldn't wait to leave' Premier League

LAFC are honing in on their first MLS Cup, and Carlos Vela is as ever a major part of their push, but it's far from where he once was as he initially couldn't settle in his career

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Gareth Bale's MLS wages dwarfed by two Liverpool flops and Javier Hernandez

Gareth Bale moved to LAFC earlier this year after leaving Real Madrid as he turned down options from clubs across Europe to join the MLS outfit

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez suffers Qatar World Cup heartbreak

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has played and scored for Mexico at three World Cups, but has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2022 edition in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX 2-1

Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute for MLS.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2022

Javier Hernandez-led Major League Soccer defeat Liga MX 2-1 in All-Star game

Ex-Arsenal forward Carlos Vela and Seattle Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz scored for the hosts in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

MLS Reveals Its All-Star Squad to Take on Liga MX

Seven USMNT players are part of the group that will head to Minnesota United’s Allianz Field next month.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2022