Wales captain Gareth Bale stated on Friday that his decision to join Major League Soccer was motivated by the opportunity to impart his knowledge and abilities to a young Los Angeles FC team. It just seemed like the right thing to do, according to Bale. “It immediately felt like home.”
After flying into southern California, the five-time UEFA Champions League winner witnessed his new team defeat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 in his first experience with the “El Trafico” derby. Bale admitted matching broadcaster ESPN that “seeing the fans live for the first time has more than kept me awake.” “What a wonderful welcome I received when I arrived. Just eager to begin and perform for these amazing supporters. The former Real Madrid player, 32
With the crowd chanting his name prior to the game, fans were content to watch Bale wave and smile at them. Bale assisted Wales in making its first World Cup appearance in 64 years in June.
Bale declared that he is prepared for the blending of his US adventure and his World Cup training in Qatar later this year. Games are the best preparation, according to Bale. “I’m here to come. I want to compete, leave my mark, and do everything in my power to help LAFC win a trophy. Bale agreed to a one-year contract with LAFC’s management that runs through 2023.
The league’s top team, LAFC, will travel to Nashville and Kansas City over the next two weeks before facing Seattle at home on July 29. The Black and Gold ended a five-match winless streak against the Galaxy to improve to 4-7 with five draws in the all-time rivalry. Jose Cifuentes, an Ecuadorian midfielder, scored a header in the 17th minute to give LAFC a 1-0 lead at the half.
However, the Galaxy drew level in the 55th minute thanks to a goal from Samuel Grandsir, a French forward. In the 70th and 72nd minutes, respectively, Cifuentes and Cristian Arango both headed in Carlos Vela’s centering passes to give LAFC a 3-1 lead. Madagascar-born Galaxy midfielder Rayan Raveloson scored with a header in the 81st minute.
