Carlos Vela
Carlos Vela is a retired Mexican professional soccer player, renowned for his illustrious 19-year career, predominantly spent in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Los Angeles FC (LAFC), where he became the all-time leader in goals and assists. Born on March 1, 1989, Vela began his career at Arsenal in the English Premier League before moving to Real Sociedad in Spain, where he further developed his skills. He is celebrated for winning the MLS Most Valuable Player award in 2019 and for helping LAFC secure the MLS Cup in 2022. Vela announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 35 but will continue with LAFC as an official ambassador, contributing to the club's growth and community engagement.
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Carlos Vela is the sports manager of the club who met with Alejandro Bran regarding his situation.
¿Alejandro Bran, Kenneth Vargas y Warren Madrigal tienen la puerta cerrada en la Selección de Costa Rica? Esto dijo Fernando Batista
Costa Rica· 2026-05-31
Carlos Vela is recognized as one of the main promoters of the STEM approach.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-05-30Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense who attended the meeting with Alejandro Bran.
El giro que tendría la carrera futbolística de Alejandro BranCosta Rica· 2026-05-30Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense who was present at the meeting with Alejandro Bran.
Alejandro Bran fue al CAR y se reunió con Alajuelense; esto fue lo que pasóCosta Rica· 2026-05-29Carlos Vela considered Yeison Molina as the main option to strengthen the defense.
Alajuelense presenta a Yeison Molina como su segundo fichajeCosta Rica· 2026-05-27
Carlos Vela scored for LAFC in their match against Alajuelense.
LAFC ya empieza a hablar de Alajuelense: esto dice el rival de la Liga en ‘Concachampions’Costa Rica· 2026-02-26
Carlos Vela, the sports manager of Alajuelense, expressed discomfort over the team's early exit from the Copa.
Carlos Vela, gerente deportivo de Alajuelense: ‘Estoy incómodo porque quedamos fuera’Costa Rica· 2026-02-12
Carlos Vela expressed his dissatisfaction with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense being out of the Copa Tournament.
Así reacciona el liguismo al ver a Alajuelense fuera del Torneo de CopaCosta Rica· 2026-02-12
Carlos Vela, current sports director of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, responds about the future of Jorge Álvarez.
Olimpia con fichaje, de India a Honduras y futuro de "Yio"
Honduras· 2026-01-27
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Alajuelense who discussed the team's restructuring and the situation with Alberto Toril.
Alajuelense toma decisión sin marcha atrás con uno de sus jugadoresCosta Rica· 2026-01-26
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and discusses the team's recent player acquisitions.
¿Alajuelense tendrá más movimientos en su planilla? Carlos Vela fue muy claroCosta Rica· 2026-01-25
Carlos Vela was mentioned in relation to the team's goalkeeping strategy and experience.
Óscar Ramírez: ‘Hay episodios en los que volvemos a lo que éramos’Costa Rica· 2026-01-25
Carlos Vela made the initial contact that led to Malcom Pilone's signing.
Alajuelense le da la bienvenida oficial a su cuarto refuerzoCosta Rica· 2026-01-25
Óscar Ramírez mentioned Carlos Vela in the context of player acquisition.
Esto fue lo que lamentó Óscar ‘Macho’ Ramírez en el debut de AlajuelenseCosta Rica· 2026-01-16Carlos Vela was involved in the acquisition of Ángel Zaldívar for Alajuelense.
Alajuelense anuncia su segundo fichaje (viene de México y lo consiguió Carlos Vela)Costa Rica· 2026-01-13Carlos Vela set the record for the most goal contributions in MLS history, which Messi nearly matched.
Меси претпочита да биде сопственик, а не тренер
North Macedonia· 2026-01-13
Él ya habló conmigo y ya habló con Carlos Vela.
Alajuelense tendrá una salida insospechada en su cuerpo técnicoCosta Rica· 2025-12-25
Carlos Vela communicated to a champion footballer from Liga Deportiva Alajuelense that his contract would not be renewed.
Alajuelense dice adiós a jugador que festejó la copa 31 como locoCosta Rica· 2025-12-24Carlos Vela is the sports manager responsible for player negotiations at Liga Deportiva Alajuelense.
Esto dice Óscar Ramírez sobre el ‘run run’ de jugador que podría salir de AlajuelenseCosta Rica· 2025-12-17
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense who addressed media regarding Washington Ortega's situation.
¿Se va Washington Ortega a Colombia? Ojo a lo que dice Carlos VelaCosta Rica· 2025-12-14
Carlos Vela, the sports manager of the Liga, provided updates on Washington Ortega's readiness to play.
Óscar ‘Macho’ Ramírez anuncia ‘buenas noticias’ en AlajuelenseCosta Rica· 2025-12-13Carlos Vela expressed pride in the young talents of Alajuelense and their achievements in youth leagues.
Alajuelense se corona campeón en Arabia SauditaCosta Rica· 2025-12-12
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and is involved in planning the team's future.
Alajuelense comienza contactos oficiales por este jugador ante su primera salida confirmadaCosta Rica· 2025-12-10
Carlos Vela is noted as a former MVP of the MLS in 2019.
Messi, elegido por segunda vez MVP de la MLS
Panama· 2025-12-09
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Alajuelense who commented on the importance of Bayron Mora in the team.
Estos son los 28 jugadores con los que Alajuelense llegó a Guatemala para final de Copa CentroamericanaCosta Rica· 2025-12-02
Óscar Ramírez compares Bayron Mora's evolution to that of Carlos Vela.
Óscar Ramírez habla de la preocupación con Washington Ortega y su criterio sobre Bayron MoraCosta Rica· 2025-11-24
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Alajuelense who acknowledged Joel Campbell's poor performance during the preseason.
Joel Campbell logra ser el jugador que Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera queríaCosta Rica· 2025-11-03
Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Liga Deportiva Alajuelense.
Liberia vs. Alajuelense: Hora y canal del atractivo juego entre los equipos de José Saturnino Cardozo y Óscar RamírezCosta Rica· 2025-11-02Carlos Vela is the sports manager of Alajuelense.
Alajuelense sacó la tarea en un mes que parecía de pesadillaCosta Rica· 2025-11-01
Carlos Vela set the MLS record for total goal contributions in 2019.
Messi double fires Miami past Nashville
Taiwan· 2025-10-26
