Carlos Vela breaks the MLS single-season goalscoring record
The former Arsenal attacker ran the show for Los Angeles FC this season, breaking the record set by Atlanta’s Josef Martinez in style. Vela finished the regular season with a hat-trick and 34 goals overall.
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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 6, 2019
Field-level views! #LAFCvCOL // #DecisionDay by @ATT pic.twitter.com/bSwAxsvV4c
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 6, 2019
Carlos Vela sets MLS record for goals in a season, netting No. 32 with a beautiful shot from outside the box. Vela surpasses Josef Martinez and chants of "MVP! MVP! MVP!" bounce around Banc of California Stadium. Then bangs No. 33 with a bicycle kick close to goal a minute later.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) October 6, 2019
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⚽️ 51'Record-breaking Carlos Vela completes a #DecisionDay hat-trick. 🎩 pic.twitter.com/1WTh34aEIB
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) October 6, 2019
MLS goalscoring charts:
Carlos Vela: 34
#FCCincy: 31
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 30
Carlos Vela has contributed an average of 1.62 goals plus assists per game in MLS this season.