Italian veteran Chiellini excited to join young LAFC roster
Georgio Chiellini is hoping that Los Angeles FC’s young roster can help him at least partially rediscover the fountain of youthJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Carlos Vela stays with LAFC as Bale, Chiellini join MLS Cup pursuit | MLSSoccer.com After much hemming and hawing, uncertainty and inquiries, long-reported news became official on Tuesday afternoon: Carlos Vela isn’t going a...
JUNE 29, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Carlos Vela re-signs with Los Angeles FC through 2023
Carlos Vela has re-signed with Los Angeles FC, extending his tenure with the Major League Soccer leaders through the 2023 seasonJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extends contract with LAFC Vela has signed an 18-month contract extension with LAFC, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Vela began this season with his future up in the air as his contract was set to expire at the end of June, but he has now signed on for another 18 months through the 2023 campaign, adding to what has already been a blockbuster summer for LAFC with the arrivals of Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale. But Vela remains the undisputed star of this team, with six goals and three assists in 15 MLS appearances (13 starts) so far in 2022.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC hosts Dallas after shutout victory
A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, Los Angeles FC hosts DallasJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAFC, Carlos Vela confirm contract extension: "I don't want to leave without a title" | MLSSoccer.com Carlos Vela re-signing with LAFC would be the biggest piece of news on most days, given that the superstar Mexican striker has seen his stat...
JUNE 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
LAFC hopeful Bale can join club within a couple weeks
John Thorrington confirmed Gareth Bale is joining Los Angeles FCJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's 2-0 victory over Red Bulls
Cristian Arango and Diego Palacios scored three minutes apart in the second half as Los Angeles FC pulled away for a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on SundayJUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sets up opening goal Vela had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Vela set up Cristian Arango in the 67th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the forward as he led LAFC in both crosses and chances created in the win.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated...JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Red Bulls face Los Angeles FC following shutout win
A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the New York Red Bulls visit Los Angeles FCJUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots in draw Vela subbed into Saturday's match against the Sounders at halftime, and he took two shots and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Vela once again only played one half on Saturday but he still had his dangerous moments against Seattle. It's been more than a month since his last start in MLS and he will want to return to the XI next weekend against the Red Bulls.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Vela leaves door open for LAFC exit: "This is business" | MLSSoccer.com Carlos Vela made his 100th MLS regular-season appearance Saturday, subbing on for the second half in LAFC's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounder...
JUNE 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
On bench Saturday Vela (quad) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Seattle.
Impact Vela is on the bench Saturday because of a quad injury that kept him out of LAFC's match two weeks ago. He'll likely get some minutes against Seattle, as he wasn't even on the injury report. The last time he came off the bench, he scored a goal and had two shots and two chances created in 45 minutes at Columbus.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for weekend Vela (quadriceps) is not listed in LAFC's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.
Impact Vela sat out of his side's final MLS game before the international break with a quad injury, but he has likely recovered during the extended time off and is expected to return to the starting lineup on the right wing against Seattle on Saturday.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders against Los Angeles FC
Raul Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after scoring two goals against the Vancouver WhitecapsJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles FC signs Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has signed with Los Angeles FC after a 17-year career at JuventusJUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Italy's Giorgio Chiellini making MLS move to LAFC
Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to bring veteran Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Pre...JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out against San Jose LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo said Friday that Vela (quadriceps) will not be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes.
Impact Vela picked up a quad injury in the U.S. Open Cup defeat to the Galaxy on Wednesday, and while the knock isn't expected to be serious, Vela won't return until after the June international break. Danny Musovski and Brian Rodriguez (hamstring) would be the top options to replace him in the front three for Saturday's game.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC faces the San Jose Earthquakes after shutout win
A game after shutting out the Columbus Crew 2-0, Los Angeles FC hosts the San Jose EarthquakesMAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comes off injured in U.S. Open Cup Vela was subbed out of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against the Galaxy in the 20th minute after suffering an apparent quad injury.
Impact The severity of Vela's injury is unclear at the moment, but there is a quick turnaround before Saturday's MLS clash against San Jose. Danny Musovski could replace him in the front three for the game if necessary, or Brian Rodriguez (hamstring) could be another option if he's fit enough.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores as substitute Vela scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Columbus.
Impact Vela entered the match at halftime and opened the scoring in the 62nd minute. The goal was the sixth of the season for the forward as he finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the win.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC outlasts two lengthy weather delays to beat Crew 2-0
Carlos Vela and Jose Cifuentes scored second-half goals and Los Angeles FC outlasted two lengthy weather delays to beat the Columbus Crew 2-0MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Carlos Vela curls it to the back of the net for LAFC ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Columbus Crew host Los Angeles FC in non-conference action
The Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC meet in non-conference actionMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
