Zlatan: I don't try to get inside LAFC's heads
LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic shied away from fueling the psychological aspect of Sunday's "El Trafico" rivalry game against LAFC.
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Vela form not down to Messi speech - Bradley
Bob Bradley garnered headlines after an ESPN+ documentary showed him encouraging Carlos Vela to get as close to Messi's level as possible.
Carlos Vela carves up San Jose in 4-0 win (1:46)
Vela scores wonder-goal as LAFC beat San Jose
Carlos Vela continued his stellar season with two goals to lead LAFC to a 4-0 victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
LAFC 3-0 San Jose Earthquakes at half-time. Carlos Vela with two goals to take him up to 26 for the season. His second was memorable, evading four opposition players and nonchalantly stroking the ball in. Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda was sent off five minutes before half-time for arguing with the officials. It's going to take a minor miracle for the Earthquakes to get back into this one, even if they did have a strong penalty shout and a couple of chances.
Carlos Vela beats 5 defenders for his 2nd of the night (0:47)
Diego Rossi puts LAFC up 1-0 over San Jose (0:38)
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
San Jose Earthquakes hoping to break a three-game winless streak tonight here in LA, but it doesn't get much tougher than a trip to Banc of California Stadium. LAFC has scored 12 goals over its last four games and is 16 points clear at the top of the Western Conference. Mexican Carlos Vela looking for his 25th goal of the season ... in his 25th game.
The 5 most anticipated matchups of MLS Rivalry Week (2:40)
MLS Power Rankings: Portland Timbers playoff bound? (1:27)
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC books postseason spot; Rooney and D.C. fading down the stretch
LAFC's win on Saturday put them in the playoffs field, locking in the first of 14 teams that will vie for MLS Cup. Can anyone beat 'em?
Vela makes history as LAFC beats Real Salt Lake
Carlos Vela scored his league-leading 24th goal as LAFC became the first team to clinch a postseason berth with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.
Carlos Vela scores in 2-0 over Real Salt Lake (2:04)
Carlos Vela puts LAFC ahead from the spot (0:44)
RSL hope to keep Vela, LAFC in check
Real Salt Lake are on their best run of the season and ascending toward second place in the Western Conference. Next up is a meeting with the most p
Source: LAFC hasn't lowered Rossi asking price
LAFC has not lowered its valuation of forward Diego Rossi, a league source told ESPN FC.
MLS Playoff Picture: LAFC are the clear favorites for MLS Cup but who else has a chance?
With the end of the summer doldrums upon us, the stretch run of the MLS regular season can commence. Here's how the playoff race is shaking out.
Mariner: Vela can easily beat Martinez's goal record (1:22)
LAFC beats Barca to Ecuadorian youngster
LAFC have signed defender Diego Palacios from Ecuadorian club SD Aucas using targeted allocation money, the club announced on Monday.
Vela sets Mexican goals mark, defends MLS move
Carlos Vela is vowing to ignore his critics after scoring for LAFC against the New York Red Bulls to become the top Mexican scorer in MLS history.
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC vanquish another challenger, Philly up to No. 2
With the secondary transfer window now closed, Major League Soccer's playoff picture is starting to take shape. Can anyone catch LAFC?
LAFC pulls away for win over Red Bulls
Carlos Vela scored a goal and added two assists, leading LAFC to a 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in an action-packed match on Sunday night.
Vela pulls the strings in LAFC win over Red Bulls (2:26)
Sources: LAFC beat Barca for Ecuador youngster
LAFC is set to bring in Ecuadorian left-back Diego Palacios, who had initially drawn interest from La Liga side Barcelona.
LAFC sign Uruguay's Rodriguez, deal Ramirez
LAFC have signed Uruguayan youngster Brian Rodriguez as a Young Designated Player, the club announced on Wednesday.
2019 MLS Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAFC | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | +46 | 61 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | +2 | 43 |
| Minnesota United FC | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | +7 | 42 |
| LA Galaxy | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | -3 | 41 |
| Real Salt Lake | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | +4 | 40 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
| Portland Timbers | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | +2 | 37 |
| FC Dallas | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 37 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 34 |
| Houston Dynamo | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | -6 | 31 |
| Colorado Rapids | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 27 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -18 | 27 |
2019 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference461st
Goals Scored711st
Assists521st
Goals Conceded251st