The Los Angeles Football Club has several issues to address ahead of its inaugural MLS game in two weeks. But resilience isn't one of them.
For the second time in three preseason games, LAFC came from behind to earn a draw, this time playing the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 4-4 tie at UCLA on Sunday.
"You've got to fight hard for the next goal. And have confidence that you fight to the end," LAFC coach Bob Bradley said. "So we saw a lot of positives."
Vela's performance was the biggest highlight for LAFC with the Mexican national team player's two goals — one in each half — getting him on the scoresheet for the first time with his new club.