Carlos Vela Returns to LAFC for 2024 Season With an Option for 2025
Carlos Vela, the 2019 MLS MVP and one of the most iconic figures in the history of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), has re-signed with the club for the remainder of the 2024 season, with an option to extend into 2025. This move solidifies Vela’s position as an integral part of the team and a key figure in Major League Soccer's history.
Vela's return comes at a pivotal moment for LAFC as they push for another run in the MLS playoffs. The Mexican forward has been a cornerstone for the club since he joined in 2017 as their first-ever signing. Since then, he has gone on to set records, including the most goals scored in a single MLS season (34 goals in 2019) and leading LAFC to its first-ever MLS Cup in 2022. His statistics with the team are impressive: 78 goals, 59 assists in 152 appearances, and he remains LAFC’s all-time leader in goals, assists, minutes played, and games played.
Also Read:This latest contract renewal ensures that Vela will continue to be a major part of the LAFC roster, bringing his talent and leadership back to the team at a crucial time. At 35 years old, Vela's experience is invaluable to the younger players on the team, and his presence on the field is a motivating force for both the club and its supporters. LAFC's co-president, John Thorrington, expressed the importance of securing Vela's return, emphasizing how much Vela means to the club, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.
Vela’s storied career includes stints with top European clubs like Arsenal and Real Sociedad, but it’s his time in the MLS that has truly defined his legacy. In 2019, his MVP-winning season not only broke league records but also cemented his place as one of the most exciting talents in the sport. In that season, Vela contributed 49 goals and assists combined, a feat that is still unmatched in the league’s history.
Now, as he returns to LAFC, Vela looks to build on his already legendary status. His impact extends beyond his goal-scoring ability; he is a playmaker, a leader, and a cultural icon for LAFC fans. He has consistently expressed how much Los Angeles and the club mean to him, mentioning how proud he is of what they’ve built together.
As LAFC gears up for the remainder of the 2024 season and eyes a potential extension of Vela’s contract into 2025, the team and fans alike are excited to see what more he can accomplish. His return promises a thrilling end to the season, as LAFC aims for another shot at the MLS Cup and possibly more records for their star forward.
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