Overview
- Carlos Vela is one of three new limited partners to buy into LAFC, a deal confirmed by the club only as having taken place.
- The group acquired roughly 6% of the club at an estimated $1.25 billion valuation, according to reporting by Sportico corroborated by ESPN.
- Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai and Fanatics Collectibles CEO Mike Mahan sold their stakes as part of the transaction.
- The other two new investors have not been publicly identified, with Sportico reporting one is Korean American and the other a prominent Mexican businessperson.
- The agreement was reached in 2025 and closed earlier in 2026, aligning with LAFC’s revenue growth, international ventures, stadium upgrades, and high-profile additions such as Son Heung‑min.