PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4: Carlos Vela of LAFC during the MLS game between LA Galaxy and LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium on July 4, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
Carlos Vela, the captain and icon of LAFC, is one of the most emblematic figures in Major League Soccer (MLS). Since joining the club in 2018, he has left an indelible mark on the history of soccer in the United States. However, at 34 years old, the Mexican player faces the inevitable question of retirement, raising important reflections on the star’s future and his valuable contribution to the sport.