2022 MLS Cup: Carlos Vela's Deciding Goal
LAFC's 2022 MLS Cup triumph: a penalty shootout victory after a 3-3 draw.
Carlos Vela captained LAFC to their first MLS Cup title in 2022, though the match was decided by a penalty shootout in which Vela did not take a spot kick.
Quick Facts
- Match
- 2022 MLS Cup Final
- Opponent
- Philadelphia Union
- Result
- LAFC 3 – 3 Philadelphia Union (LAFC wins 3-0 on penalties)
- Venue
- BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
- Deciding moment
- Penalty shootout (3-0) after 3-3 draw
- Significance
- LAFC's first MLS Cup championship
Lore & Background
In 2022, Vela won a second Supporters' Shield and lifted the MLS Cup with LAFC.
Reader's Guide
Vela's goal secured LAFC's first MLS Cup championship in 2022.
Did You Know?
- Vela won the MLS Golden Boot in 2019 with a league-record 34 goals.
- He was voted MLS Most Valuable Player in 2019.
- As of the current known canon, Vela has not announced his retirement.
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