Carlos vela news
Here are some recent news updates about Carlos Vela:
Recent News
- MLS Cup 2022: Carlos Vela and the Los Angeles FC (LAFC) won their second MLS Cup title in three years, defeating the Philadelphia Union 3-0 in the championship game on December 3, 2022. Vela scored the opening goal in the 27th minute.
- MLS Best XI: Vela was named to the MLS Best XI for the 2022 season, recognizing him as one of the top players in the league.
- LAFC Contract Extension: In November 2022, LAFC announced that Vela had signed a contract extension through the 2025 season, keeping him with the club through the end of the 2025 MLS season.
- Mexican National Team: Vela was called up to the Mexican national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September 2022. He scored a goal in Mexico's 3-0 win over El Salvador on September 2, 2022.
Past News
- MLS MVP: Vela won the MLS MVP award in 2019, becoming the first player to win the award while playing for LAFC.
- LAFC's First MLS Cup: Vela scored the winning goal in the 2019 MLS Cup, helping LAFC win their first MLS Cup title in franchise history.
- Mexican National Team: Vela has played for the Mexican national team since 2005 and has scored over 20 goals for the team. He has represented Mexico in several international tournaments, including the World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.