Los Angeles FC legend Carlos Vela, who set the MLS single-season record with 34 goals in 2019, announced his retirement on Tuesday. HT Image Vela was the MLS MVP in 2019 and helped Los Angeles FC ...

Carlos Vela, one of the most talented players to ever come out of Mexico, officially announced his retirement from soccer at 36-years-old, having been without a club for the entirety of 2025 ...

Carlos Vela’s final appearance against Vancouver in the MLS playoffs After months of inactivity, Vela has officially confirmed his retirement—an expected decision, yet still a significant ...

Vela declared himself retired from international football in 2020. LAFC will honor the forward on Noche de Carlos Vela, to be held Sept. 21 at BMO Stadium during a match against Real Salt Lake.

LAFC great Carlos Vela retires, played two World Cup tournaments with Mexico Updated May. 27, 2025 6:29 p.m. ET ...

The team said in announcement that Vela will work with LAFC as its first Black and Gold Ambassador. He will also be honored on Carlos Vela Night at BMO Stadium on Sept. 21.

Vela became LAFC's leader in goals (78), assists (59) and games played (152) in a career highlighted by his MVP season in 2019, during which he set an MLS record with 34 goals.