Carlos Vela netted his second career hat trick against the Colorado Rapids, as the Burgundy Boys were downed 3-0 to open 2022 MLS play.
Vela got to the spot, scoring a penalty for his first 29 minutes in. The shot was awarded after former Rapids player Kellyn Acosta took advantage of a Lalas Abubakar turnover. Acosta smashed a pass in the box off of Abubakar’s elbow which led to the easy Vela goal.
Six minutes later, the Mexican star found his way between Abubakar and Danny Wilson on the rush to toe in an easy shot past William Yarbrough.