Is Carlos Vela going back to LAFC for the 2024 MLS season?

Steve Cherundolo, coach of LAFC, spoke about the possible return of the Mexican to the MLS side for the upcoming season.

Rodrigo SerranoRodASerranoUpdate: Feb 12th, 2024 15:14 EST

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Carlos Vela’s position is to return with Los Angeles FC for his seventh year in Major League Soccer season in search of winning more titles. John Thorrington, General Manager of the team, commented that LAFC’s intentions are for him to return since they believe he still has a lot to give to the franchise.

While negotiations continue, Los Angeles FC are in the Coachella Valley playing friendly matches ahead of the start of the 2024 campaign. For now Steve Cherundolo, coach of the ‘Black & Gold’, is preparing the team for life without Carlos Vela in case negotiations break down with the season set to start shortly.

“For the fourth week of preseason, we're in a great spot.”🎙️ Steve Cherundolo pic.twitter.com/nuU5k2cwO7

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Cherundolo opens up on Vela future

“We continue working on completing the squad,” Cherundolo began by saying. “So we are not ready yet, but for the players who are here, including Eduard Atuesta, they are all in good physical condition. “We are not where we want to be yet, but it is something we will work on in the next two weeks.”