MLS
Is Carlos Vela going back to LAFC for the 2024 MLS season?
Steve Cherundolo, coach of LAFC, spoke about the possible return of the Mexican to the MLS side for the upcoming season.
Carlos Vela’s position is to return with Los Angeles FC for his seventh year in Major League Soccer season in search of winning more titles. John Thorrington, General Manager of the team, commented that LAFC’s intentions are for him to return since they believe he still has a lot to give to the franchise.
While negotiations continue, Los Angeles FC are in the Coachella Valley playing friendly matches ahead of the start of the 2024 campaign. For now Steve Cherundolo, coach of the ‘Black & Gold’, is preparing the team for life without Carlos Vela in case negotiations break down with the season set to start shortly.
Cherundolo opens up on Vela future
“We continue working on completing the squad,” Cherundolo began by saying. “So we are not ready yet, but for the players who are here, including Eduard Atuesta, they are all in good physical condition. “We are not where we want to be yet, but it is something we will work on in the next two weeks.”
“It’s different without Carlos, but we love him. We would love to have him here. Who knows, maybe we will find a solution for him to return,” added Cherundolo. For his part, the Mexican is in the city of Los Angeles, California training on his own, waiting to reach an agreement with LAFC.
Most likely, Carlos Vela would not play in the opening game against Seattle Sounders because he has to get to the same physical level as the rest of his teammates who have been in pre-season for four weeks. Both parties have until April 23 to reach an agreement, the deadline for the first transfer window of the 2024 MLS season.