US EditionFormer MLS MVP Vela Retires
- Carlos Vela, a 36-year-old former MLS MVP and Mexico forward, announced his retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday after seven seasons with Los Angeles FC.
- Vela became the inaugural designated player for LAFC when the team was newly established in 2017, and after his contract ended following the 2023 season, he was absent for nine months before making a brief playoff appearance in 2024.
- During his MVP campaign in 2019, he set a new MLS record by scoring 34 goals, accumulated 59 assists over 152 appearances, played a key role in LAFC's first MLS Cup victory in 2022, and helped the team secure Supporters' Shield titles in both 2019 and 2022.
- Upon announcing his retirement, Vela expressed that contributing to LAFC's growth and securing titles with the team stands out as a major achievement in his career. In recognition of his impact, LAFC appointed him as their inaugural Black & Gold Ambassador and planned a tribute match for September 21 at BMO Stadium.
- Vela will continue his involvement with LAFC to help expand the club’s brand, deepen its relationship with fans, and motivate future players, as highlighted by general manager John Thorrington, who described Vela as the essential leader and iconic figure of the team from its inception.
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Carlos Vela, the Misunderstood Genius of Mexican Football, Retires at the Age of 36
Carlos Vela has written the end point of his career as a footballer in a brief Instagram message. The champion of the youth world with Mexico and one of the figures of the Real Sociedad has closed a race that always left a question in the air: “What if he had been more passionate about football?” His last game as a professional was in October 2024 when he played a little less than five minutes with Los Angeles FC, the American club where he land…
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