LOS ANGELES FC NEWS

Kwadwo Opoku - Scores goal off bench Opoku scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against FC Dallas. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Opoku only played about 20 minutes on Wednesday but he made them all count, and he scored his fourth goal of the season with a well-taken strike. He could return to the starting lineup at the weekend if Brian Rodriguez (leg) isn't fit enough to play.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski - Scores goal against Dallas Musovski scored a goal and made a clearance in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Musovski opened the scoring Wednesday with his second goal of the season. He has started just four MLS games in 2022 and the arrival of Gareth Bale might push him even further down the forward depth chart, but he is proving he can still do a good job when called upon.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Ruled out again Tajouri-Shradi (quadriceps) was not available versus Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi has missed 10 straight matches despite having been considered questionable ahead of Wednesday's tilt. Given the quick turnaround and his extended absence, the midfielder should probably be considered doubtful to play against Vancouver on Saturday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Rodriguez - Misses out versus Dallas Rodriguez (leg) was not included in the match-day squad to face Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez has missed seven of the club's last 11 contests due to injury but has been solidly productive when on the pitch. In those four outings, including two starts, the forward has generated one goal on seven shots (four on target), two assists and six crosses (zero accurate). Given his frequent absences of late, Rodriguez may have to settle for a spot on the bench even if fit enough to make the squad versus Vancouver on Saturday.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arango, Musovski, Opoku score in LAFC's 3-1 win over Dallas

Christian Arango, Danny Musovski and Kwadwo Opoku each scored for Los Angeles FC in a 3-1 victory over Dallas

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfer Window: Will Pulisic, McKennie change clubs?

Transfer rumors are starting to heat up around Europe, with the window set to open Friday. Doug McIntyre has the players and clubs worth mon...

JUNE 30, 2022

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 youth

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Brian Rodriguez - Facing fitness test for Wednesday Rodriguez will be questionable for Wednesday's clash against FC Dallas due to a leg injury, Araceli Villanueva of Heart of LAFC reports.

Impact Rodriguez played 72 minutes in last weekend's win over the Red Bulls, but he will enter the LAFC game Wednesday with an injury designation. Kwadwo Opoku or Danny Musovski could replace him on the left wing if necessary.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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 season

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Vela - 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 Dallas

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bale, LAFC Can Benefit From Each Other to Reach Their 2022 Goals Gareth Bale’s summer arrival in Los Angeles comes as a surprise, but it makes plenty of sense for both parties given their respective goals.

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hernández: Gareth Bale signing with LAFC showcases how MLS is winning over European stars Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale's stateside move has zero downsides for LAFC, and it shows how top-tier players are content with playing in ML...

JUNE 27, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Gareth Bale - LAFC move official Bale has signed a 12-month contract with LAFC with options to extend through 2024, the club announced Monday.

Impact At first glance, adding the former "most expensive player in the world" to a team that already sits atop MLS and boasts a front line of Carlos Vela, Brian Rodriguez and Cristian Arango almost seems unfair. But the big mystery will be about how Bale, who featured just seven times last season for Real Madrid, will cope with the change of scenery. At 32 years old, there has long been speculation about where his priorities lie in regards to professional soccer, but with the World Cup coming up in November, he should have all the motivation he needs to stay in shape and contribute to his new star-studded team in MLS. He will be eligible to make his debut in El Trafico on July 8.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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 FC

JUNE 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 Sunday

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Can we talk about Gareth Bale?': How LAFC landed the Wales star Gareth Bale's move to MLS came together quickly, though there were 'four or five serious offers' on the table for him

JUNE 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Maxime Crepeau - Four saves in clean sheet Crepeau kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Crepeau helped LAFC claim all three points by shutting out the Red Bulls on Sunday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 15 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 30.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - 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

Cristian Arango - Impactful as substitute Arango scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Arango entered the match in the 64th minute and opened the scoring just three minutes into his appearance. The goal was the fifth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Palacios - Scores with lone shot Palacios scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Palacios found the back of the net in the 70th minute scoring LAFC's second goal. The goal was the first of the season for the fullback as he finished with the second highest amount of tackles and blocks on the team in the victory.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE