Carlos Vela brilliance sees LAFC past David Beckhams Inter Miami FC

On opening day at the Banc of California Stadium the reigning MLS MVP conjured up a goal worthy of that title. After getting past 4 Inter Miami defenders Vela had the wherewithal to lift the ball over the Inter Miami goalkeeper. The 18 yard chip proved to be the games only goal. Chants of MVP […]
Making history. LAFC and Carlos Vela’s Left Foot Rewrite the Record Books

LAFC October 6, 2019: A photo album It would have been presumptuous to assume Vela would break the MLS single-season scoring record. Last week, with one game left, Vela was tied at the top of the record chart with Josef Martinez. It’s no surprise however, especially to LAFC fans, that Vela not only broke the […]
Chasing History: Carlos Vela has one game left to break the MLS scoring record

Last year, Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez set a new single-season scoring record for Major League Soccer. With his 28th goal on August 24th 2018, Martinez broke the old record of 27 goals in a single season. The previous record was held by Roy Lassiter (1996) and Chris Wondolowski (2012). Martinez went on to set the […]
“One of the greatest games in MLS history.” A LAFC vs Galaxy photo album

After the final whistle of the latest installment of “El Traffico,”, Alexi Lalas made a bold statement: Love him or hate him for it, Lalas doesn’t shy away from bold opinions. In fact, he may love his haters more than he loves his devoted fans. But calling the LA Rivalry the “#1 rivalry in MLS” […]
After years of Development, LAFC is Ready for Its First DA Playoffs

Back in 2016, LAFC didn’t have a stadium. Or a head coach. Or Carlos Vela. MLS had awarded a franchise to Los Angeles, but they wouldn’t play their first game in the league until 2018. They did, however, have an Under-12 US Soccer Development Academy team. From the ground up LAFC ownership had decided to […]
Mexico 1-0 Panama: El Tri has officially qualified for the 2018 World Cup

Friday night’s 1-0 win over Panama wasn’t Mexico’s best performance. In fact, one can make the argument that El Tri needed a bit of luck to avoid a draw during the recent World Cup qualifier. Supported by a lone goal from Hirving Lozano in the 53rd minute, Mexico sneaked by a Panama side that was […]
Mexico 2-2 Portugal: El Tri steals a point from the European champions

There’s something to be said about the way Mexico fought back against Portugal. After trailing in the team’s Confederations Cup opener on Sunday, El Tri somehow found a way to equalize the scoreline on two separate occasions. For a national side that is constantly criticized for a feeble matchday mentality, it was refreshing to see […]
Mexico 1 USA 1: Yanks Earn Valiant Point at Azteca

Some American players, coaches, and fans will be left wondering if they let a chance at history go begging in Mexico City on Sunday night. Many more will be basking in the glory of four crucial World Cup Qualifying points in a four day span, capped off by a 1-1 draw with their bitter rivals […]
Mexico 1-1 United States: Despite the draw, El Tri is powering through World Cup qualifying

It’s all about perspective. Back in 2013, Mexico was in a completely different form during its previous World Cup qualifying run. Following two dismal draws against Jamaica and Honduras, El Tri earned a third in a row through a 0-0 result with the United States at the Estadio Azteca. After the draw, immediate criticism emerged […]
Mexico vs Honduras preview: Can El Tri continue to avoid World Cup qualifying problems?

Things are going quite well for Mexico in the Hexagonal. After four games, El Tri is sitting comfortably in first place in the Hex with a total of 10 points gained. Mexico is the only team left without a loss and has so far only allowed one goal during the final round of qualifying. With […]
Does Mexico need Guillermo Ochoa, Giovani dos Santos and Carlos Vela?

Arguments could easily be made for and against the inclusion of the noteworthy stars, but would El Tri struggle to find success if the three players were left off the roster? According to Friday night’s dominating 3-0 win over Canada, the short and simplified answer seems to be no. Mexico was excellent in Vancouver in […]