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LAFC’s First MLS Cup Title Comes With a Genuine Hollywood Ending

The top two teams. The star cameo. The backup GK with ties to the opponent. A 3–3 draw and a penalty shootout. MLS Cup 2022 had it all—and a deserving champion.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Cup 2022: LAFC edge Philadelphia on pens after Bale’s 128th-minute goal

Jack McCarthy stopped two penalty kicks as LAFC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties, 3-0, after playing to a 3-3 draw to capture the MLS Cup

The Guardian - US

Tottenham hero Gareth Bale is about to discover if his biggest risk yet has paid off

The Spurs and Real Madrid hero will probably watch this weekend’s MLS Cup showdown between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union from the bench as he prepares to head to the World Cup with Wales.

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FIFA 23 TOTW 7 squad confirmed featuring Man United, Spurs and Bayern Munich stars

The official FIFA 23 Team of the Week 7 (TOTW 7) squad has officially been revealed by EA Sports, and will be available in packs from 18:00 PM BST on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale Wales World Cup 2022 injury update after LAFC omission causes concern

Los Angeles FC beat the Galaxy in the MLS Western Conference semi-finals play-off last night but their high-profile forward was not in the squad, just four weeks out from the World Cup

Football London

Chicharito left red-faced after making LA Galaxy warning as Riqui Puig and co embarrassed

LA Galaxy were dumped out of the play-offs by bitter rivals LAFC after Cristian Arango scored a last-minute winner, and Chicharito failed to deliver on his earlier promise

Daily Mirror

Javier Hernandez fires warning to LAFC as Gareth Bale and Carlos Vela face biggest test

The MLS play-offs have already thrown some wild fixtures our way, and El Trafico is perhaps the biggest of them all, with Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez ready to cause an upset and beat LAFC

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Manufactured rivalries don’t work: LA’s El Tráfico is an exception

The two Los Angeles teams meet on Thursday night in the MLS playoffs. And the passion and excitement around the game is a highlight of the league

The Guardian - US

Carlos Vela shining in MLS after Arsenal flop 'couldn't wait to leave' Premier League

LAFC are honing in on their first MLS Cup, and Carlos Vela is as ever a major part of their push, but it's far from where he once was as he initially couldn't settle in his career

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale's MLS wages dwarfed by two Liverpool flops and Javier Hernandez

Gareth Bale moved to LAFC earlier this year after leaving Real Madrid as he turned down options from clubs across Europe to join the MLS outfit

Daily Mirror

Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez suffers Qatar World Cup heartbreak

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has played and scored for Mexico at three World Cups, but has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2022 edition in Qatar

Daily Mirror

MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX 2-1

Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute for MLS.

Chicago Sun-Times

Javier Hernandez-led Major League Soccer defeat Liga MX 2-1 in All-Star game

Ex-Arsenal forward Carlos Vela and Seattle Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz scored for the hosts in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

The Independent UK

MLS Reveals Its All-Star Squad to Take on Liga MX

Seven USMNT players are part of the group that will head to Minnesota United’s Allianz Field next month.

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Daily Mirror

Los Angeles FC's stunning line up as Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini join ex-Arsenal man

The American outfit are building quite the squad over in the 'City of Angels' as they

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italian Veteran Chiellini Excited to Join Young LAFC Roster

Georgio Chiellini is hoping Los Angeles FC's young roster can help him at least partially rediscover the fountain of youth. In return, the veteran Italian defender looks to help the club capture its first Major League Soccer championship. "I would say that LAFC is the perfect team for me because…

Los Angeles Times

Gareth Bale signing with LAFC showcases how U.S. is winning over European stars

So, let me get this right: LAFC is helping Gareth Bale take down the United States?

Daily Mirror

7 former Premier League players in MLS after Gareth Bale announcement

Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is set to join Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer, and he won't be the only former Premier League favourite in MLS

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Los Angeles Times

Gareth Bale agrees to one-year deal with LAFC

LOS ANGELES — The best team in MLS is about to get a whole lot better.

Los Angeles Times

Galaxy, LAFC in top half of MLS payrolls; 'Chicharito' second-highest paid player

LOS ANGELES — The Galaxy have the second-highest team payroll and the second-highest-paid player in MLS, according to salary figures released Tuesday by the players' union.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire’s Xherdan Shaquiri listed as highest-paid player in MLS

The 30-year-old Swiss international has a base salary of $7.35 million and total compensation of $8,153,000.

Daily Mirror

Inside Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez transfer masterstroke which amazed Arsene Wenger

Arsenal pulled of a transfer coup when they persuaded Alexis Sanchez to join them in 2014 but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was indebted to a respected scout at the club for making the deal a reality

Daily Mirror

Ex-Tottenham star Benoit Assou-Ekotto and 6 footballers who don't really like football

Ex-Cameroon international Benoit Assou-Ekotto made more than 200 appearances for Tottenham during a seven-year spell and once famously admitted football wasn't his passion

Daily Mirror

Carlos Vela now: Arsenal hat-trick hope ready for fresh transfer chance after MLS heroics

Carlos Vela's winding career has taken him from Arsenal prospect to Major League Soccer superstar - but the gifted Mexican's next move is unclear as he turns 33

Los Angeles Times

Carlos Vela scores a hat trick in opener, but can he save his LAFC career?

LOS ANGELES — The clock could strike midnight on Carlos Vela's MLS career in June. That's when his contract with LAFC runs out, and unless he and the team agree to a new one, the ball will be over for the former league MVP and the face of the franchise.

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