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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

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 5, 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

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

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

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

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

Mexico faces early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia

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

LAFC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights | 2022 MLS Cup Final

LAFC presented with MLS Cup trophy after victory over Philadelphia Union

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

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