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Carlos Vela Joins LAFC Ownership Amid $1.25B Deal

3/6/2026

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Story summary
  • Carlos Vela (LAFC forward) joined LAFC's ownership group, acquiring a 6% stake alongside two other investors in a deal valued at $1.25 billion.
  • The deal follows the exit of Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai and Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan.
  • LAFC's enterprise value has risen to $1.4 billion, and revenues reached $158 million in 2025 as the club grows in Major League Soccer (MLS).