"Vela, 37, retired last May as one of the most beloved players in the club's brief history. In addition to being part of the 2022 side that won MLS Cup, Vela won the league's MVP award in 2019 on his way to scoring 34 regular season goals, which at the time was an MLS record. Overall Vela scored 93 goals in 187 matches for LAFC in all competitions."
"LAFC has long had an extensive list of limited partners, a group that includes LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson, actor Will Ferrell and former United States star Mia Hamm Garciaparra, along with her husband, former MLB player Nomar Garciaparra."
"Vela's acquisition of LAFC shares highlights a spate of transactions involving the ownership of MLS clubs. Peter Mallouk recently acquired a controlling interest in Sporting Kansas City -- increasing his previously minority stake -- at a valuation of $700 million according to Forbes."
Carlos Vela, the retired LAFC star, has acquired a minority stake in the club along with two other limited partners, collectively purchasing 6% ownership. This transaction marks Joe Tsai's exit from his ownership position, with Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan also selling his stake. Vela, who retired in May after a distinguished career with LAFC, remains one of the club's most celebrated players, having won the 2019 MLS MVP award and contributing to the 2022 MLS Cup championship. His investment reflects broader ownership activity across MLS, including Peter Mallouk's controlling stake acquisition in Sporting Kansas City and the Miller Family's majority ownership of Real Salt Lake.
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