Vela, 35, joined LAFC as the first player in club history when he signed as a Designated Player in August 2017 ahead of LAFC’s inaugural 2018 season. He last appeared for LAFC in the 2023 MLS Cup Final on Dec. 9, 2023. “Los Angeles and the LAFC fans are very important to me and my family,” Vela said. “LAFC is a special club, and I am proud of what we have built here. I am excited to return to LAFC and try to help the team achieve great things in any way that I can.” The Mexican international has reserved his place in LAFC and MLS history with scintillating, record-setting performances throughout his career. A four-time MLS All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), and three-time MLS Best XI selection (2018, 2019, 2022), Vela led LAFC to the 2022 MLS Cup, the 2019 and 2022 Supporters’ Shields, and an MLS-record two appearances in the Concacaf Champions League Final (2020, 2023). He has recorded a goal or an assist in seven of LAFC’s 12 MLS Cup Playoff games.
CARLOS VELA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
TRANSACTION: LAFC re-signs forward Carlos Vela through 2024 with a club option through 2025.
