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Carlos Vela, a legendary LAFC player and one of MLS's most decorated stars, announced his retirement after a 19-year career, during which he set numerous league records and led LAFC to multiple titles. He will remain with the club as an ambassador, continuing to influence and inspire in his next chapter.
Carlos Vela, former Mexico and LAFC star, announced his retirement from professional soccer at age 36, after helping LAFC win its first MLS Cup and two Supporters' Shields. He will now serve as LAFC's first club ambassador, continuing his association with the club and inspiring future generations.
MLS clubs are gearing up for the preseason with several big-name free agents still on the market, including Kellyn Acosta, who is being pursued by Chicago Fire, Sporting KC, and Colorado Rapids. Carlos Vela is in talks to potentially stay with LAFC, while Alejandro Bedoya is also in negotiations with the Philadelphia Union. Additionally, potential January window exits include Dennis Bouanga of LAFC, Coco Carrasquilla of Houston Dynamo, Noel Buck of New England Revolution, Duncan McGuire of Orlando City, and Thiago Almada of Atlanta United.
LAFC's Giorgio Chiellini, 39, may have played his final game after their loss to the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup, but he has yet to make a final decision on his future. LAFC's general manager praised Chiellini's impact and legacy at the club. Additionally, several key players, including Carlos Vela, Diego Palacios, and Kellyn Acosta, are out of contract, and their returns are uncertain. LAFC faces roster decisions and potential transformations in the coming weeks.
The Seattle Sounders will face off against Los Angeles FC in a premium MLS match on Wednesday night. LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo has experience navigating multiple matches in a short amount of time, and has a talented squad to work with. Carlos Vela has taken on a new role as a facilitator for the team, while Denis Buoanga has hit a bit of a wall. Fans are excited to see more of Christian Torres and Julian Gaines during this stretch.
Carlos Vela of LAFC has the top-selling jersey in Major League Soccer, followed by Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar and Walker Zimmerman, LA Galaxy's Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, and Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris. The rankings are based on retail sales of adidas MLS jerseys on MLSstore.com from Jan. 1 through May 1, 2023, with 16 different countries and 14 MLS clubs represented. Seattle Sounders have the most players (five) in the top 25 and lead all clubs in overall jersey sales on MLSstore.com.