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Carlos Vela celebrated his 31st birthday in style Sunday afternoon, as his strike off a picture-perfect chip late in the first half against Inter Miami CF held up as the decider in Los Angeles FC’s season opener at Banc of California Stadium.
Vela, the reigning MLS MVP and Golden Boot winner, picked up against the league debutants right where he left off in 2019.
His moment of brilliance came in the 44th minute. First he took possession on the right flank, then he danced his way toward the penalty area, gliding past Miami defenders as he moved in on goal.