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MLS: 5 things we learned from March – Carlos Vela for MVP, Atlanta United in trouble, and more

By Daniel Garza

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) after scoring the first of three goals during a MLS match between D.C. United and Real Salt Lake on March 16, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) after scoring the first of three goals during a MLS match between D.C. United and Real Salt Lake on March 16, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 3: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC during Los Angeles FC’s MLS match against Sporting Kansas City at the Banc of California Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 2-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

1. Carlos Vela for MVP?

LAFC’s star forward, Carlos Vela, has burst onto the scene in 2019 with six goals and three assists in five appearances. Velas has shown he is the frontrunner for the MLS MVP as no other player has managed to replicate his performance in the opening month.

His recent hat-trick against the San Jose Earthquakes was his first career MLS three-goal match and brought his incredible month to an end.

Vela has scored more goals than any other player in the league, although he has played more games than most of his closest rivals, but perhaps more impressively, his three assists ranks him joint-second in the league as well. He is more than just a goalscorer, which is what makes him perfect for the MVP award.

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Vela could very well keep up this pace as the season continues to unfold. Consistency will be key for him, but he certainly has the skill to deliver.

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