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Former MLS MVP Vela Retires
- Carlos Vela, former MLS MVP and Los Angeles FC's leading scorer, announced his retirement on Tuesday at age 36 after seven seasons with the club.
- Vela joined LAFC in 2017 as its first designated player before the expansion club played any games and had an MVP season in 2019 setting an MLS single-season scoring record.
- During his tenure, Vela played 152 games, scored 78 goals with 59 assists, helped LAFC win the 2022 MLS Cup and 2019 Supporters' Shield trophies, and declared international retirement in 2020.
- General manager John Thorrington said Vela has been "the heartbeat" and captain of LAFC, and the club plans to honor him on September 21 during Noche de Carlos Vela at BMO Stadium.
- After a brief playoff appearance in 2023 and not being re-signed for the current season, Vela will remain an ambassador to grow the LAFC brand and inspire future players.
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Jim Alexander: We had a significant retirement in SoCal sports this week, albeit one that was dramatically underplayed. Carlos Vela hung ‘em up this week, after a 19-year soccer career that included stints in Spain and the Premier League – and El Tri on the international level, including two World Cup tournaments under Mexico’s banner – before coming to the expansion Los Angeles Football Club in 2017. Vela became the face of LAFC in his seven se…
DETROIT — (Alan Vanegas) Carlos Vela, considered one of the most talented soccer players in Mexican history, announced his final retirement from professional soccer at the age of 36, after nearly two decades of experience. Through his social media, the Mexican announced his decision to "hang up his boots" with a […] The post Carlos Vela announces his retirement from professional soccer at 36 appeared first on Latino Detroit.
Mexican footballer Carlos Vela announced his withdrawal from professional football after 19 active seasons. He was without team since January, when he finished his link with Los Angeles FC (MLS).Read more]]>
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