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Red-hot Form: Ex-Arsenal Star Scores In MLS Win
Former Arsenal forward Carlos Vela was one of the goalscorers for his Major League Soccer (MLS) team in their latest win in the Western Conference.
Vela is on the payroll of MLS side Los Angeles FC (LAFC) at the moment.
The Mexican international star scored the third and final goal as LAFC secured a 3-0 league win over Columbus Crew on Saturday night.
Carlos Vela wrapped up the thumping victory over Columbus Crew in the dying moments of their league meeting after Mark-Anthony Kaye and Adama Diomande scored for the hosts either side of the halftime interval.
The former Real Sociedad player scored his 12th league goal of the season in as many games against Columbus Crew.
Vela and LAFC are in a fantastic position at the top of the Western Conference in MLS.
Los Angeles FC occupy the Western Conference summit after recording 27 points from 12 games.
LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders are in second and third place respectively on the table with 22 points though the former has a game in hand over LAFC and LA Galaxy.
LAFC are the surprise team of the MLS season in what’s just their second campaign in the league.
They are in a strong position to win the Western Conference in MLS.
