LOS ANGELES, July 7 — Los Angeles FC star Carlos Vela has withdrawn from Major League Soccer’s restart tournament in Orlando as the region grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases and his wife expects a baby. “I would like nothing more than to be with my teammates in Orlando,” Vela, the...
Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela chases down the ball during the first half against Inter Miami CF at the Banc of California Stadium March 1, 2020. — Reuters pic
“However, it is in the best interest of the health of my family to stay home and be with my wife during what is a risky pregnancy. I will miss being with my teammates and coaches, but I will be cheering and supporting LAFC from a distance. I can’t wait to be back on the field, playing for all of you and accomplishing great things with our club. Vamos LAFC!”
All 26 MLS teams are taking part in the tournament, which will start with a group stage followed by a knockout competition.“I just want to reinforce that I stand a hundred percent behind Carlos,” Bradley said on a video conference call on Monday.
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