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Carlos Vela says his arrival and rivalries like El Trafico can help MLS grow

Carlos Vela tells ESPN FC what it’s like to face Giovani and Jonathan Dos Santos on the pitch in the LA Derby.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be the man grabbing all the headlines in Los Angeles, but it’s Hollywood’s other soccer star, Mexican forward Carlos Vela, who is becoming the true Man of the Year in the City of Angels.

Vela was part of the Mexico national team that surprised the world in Russia, beating Germany in its first match of the World Cup group stage. When he returned to LAFC, he was greeted with the good news of his selection by fans as captain of the MLS All-Star team to face Juventus.

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NYCFC’s David Villa on future: ‘There’ll be time to talk about that later’

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored twice, including the late winner, to lead NYCFC past 10-man Toronto FC, which lost Jozy Altidore to a red card. New York City FC captain David Villa said his focus is on the current season and is not thinking about his future.
“We are only focusing in the game against Philadelphia on Saturday. There’ll be time to talk about that later on the year,” said the Spain international after training on Tuesday.
Reports in Spanish media have suggested that Villa may be thinking about retirement at the end of the season. Sources have told ESPN that while there was a certain level of frustration during the Spaniard’s…

NYCFC, David Villa yet to make decision on future plans – sources

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored twice, including the late winner, to lead NYCFC past 10-man Toronto FC, which lost Jozy Altidore to a red card.
No decision has been made yet regarding the future of New York City FC captain David Villa, sources told ESPN, though there has been a certain level of frustration during the Spaniard’s six-week knee injury layoff.
Reports in Spain on Friday suggested that Villa was thinking about retirement at the end of the season, and that the MLS club would not be renewing his contract.
But sources said both the club and Villa consider all options on the table. A decision will likely be made at the end…

Landon Donovan talks 2026 World Cup, Klinsmann’s snub, rooting for Mexico

ESPN’s Sam Borden joins Bob Ley to discuss what the 2026 tournament will look like and what kind of an impact it will have on the host nations.
NEW YORK — When you talk to Landon Donovan, you are talking with a living legend of American soccer. A chat with the veteran footballer, still an active player with Club Leon in Liga MX, opens the door to stories from one of the most important ages of football in the United States. Undoubtedly, he is one of the country’s most authoritative voices when it comes to the game and its football authorities could certainly use some of his recommendations. Besides, after playing this year in Mexico, Donovan…

Carlos Vela says his arrival and rivalries like El Trafico can help MLS grow

NYCFC’s David Villa on future: ‘There’ll be time to talk about that later’

NYCFC, David Villa yet to make decision on future plans – sources

Landon Donovan talks 2026 World Cup, Klinsmann’s snub, rooting for Mexico

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