Carlos Vela scored his second and third goals of the season and added an assist, and visiting Los Angeles FC held on for a 3–2 victory over the rival LA Galaxy on Sunday, April 16, in Carson, Calif.
Vela’s second goal came from the penalty spot in the 68th minute to give his team a second lead. Two minutes later his corner found Ryan Hollingshead for the eventual game-winner as LAFC (5–0–2, 17 points) remained the only unbeaten team in MLS.
Vela, LAFC’s first signing before their introduction to MLS in 2018, now has 10 goals and three assists in 10 all-time MLS appearances against the Galaxy. This was LAFC’s first win in the rivalry as the road team….