Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images He may not be the focal point anymore, but that may be the best thing for LAFC. The hardest thing for ‘star’ players to do is take what could be perceived as a lesser role. All you have to do is look at the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook. It's been the number one story since his arrival, how will he handle possibly taking a … [Read more...] about When LAFC needed it, Carlos Vela has evolved
LAFC star Carlos Vela voted to 2022 MLS Best XI
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Club captain gets recognition for another strong campaign. MLS unveiled the 2022 MLS Best XI on Wednesday, and one MLS player, forward Carlos Vela, was selected to the league’s best team this season. Best in the West. Best XI. ¡Felicidades, @11carlosV! — LAFC (@LAFC) November 2, 2022 Vela notched 12 goals and 11 assists in 32 … [Read more...] about LAFC star Carlos Vela voted to 2022 MLS Best XI
With MLS Cup in sight, LAFC keeping their minds right this time around
Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images Having learned the hard lessons in 2019, this version of LAFC is far more focused on the bigger picture. Job’s not finished. The famous Kobe Bryant quote has been adopted as a rallying cry by just about every sports team, professional or otherwise, within a 20 mile radius of Los Angeles. It’s been no different for LAFC. While some will … [Read more...] about With MLS Cup in sight, LAFC keeping their minds right this time around
LAFC announce MLS Cup transportation plan
Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images No Parking Zone at The Banc for the Cup Final, here's all you need to know on the new procedures for Saturday. The thing about sports in Los Angeles, sooner or later, you'll likely have conflict with one of the other teams that calls this city home. Typically, it's more in a viewership sense, but for LAFC this Saturday, they go up … [Read more...] about LAFC announce MLS Cup transportation plan
LAFC’s history against the Philadelphia Union
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Not going to lie, it’s been tight. If there’s one team that has played LAFC evenly consistently over the years, it’s the Philadelphia Union. Go figure, since these teams, the top seeds in their respective conferences this year, will meet in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday at the Banc. So what’s the history between the teams? Considering … [Read more...] about LAFC’s history against the Philadelphia Union