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LAFC claims 1st MLS Cup title with shootout win over Union

Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) El mexicano Carlos Vela, de Los Ángeles FC alza el trofeo de la MLS, tras ganar por penales la final al Union de Filadelfia, el sábado 5 de noviembre de 2022 (AP Foto/Marcio José Sánchez) Los Angeles FC forward Gareth Bale, left, scores the equalizing goal past Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) and goalkeeper Andre Blake during overtime in the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC players and staff celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) El mexicano Carlos Vela, de Los Ángeles FC alza el trofeo de la MLS, tras ganar por penales la final al Union de Filadelfia, el sábado 5 de noviembre de 2022 (AP Foto/Marcio José Sánchez) Los Angeles FC players and staff celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC goalkeeper John McCarthy (77) celebrates after making a stop during a penalty kick shootout against the against the Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC forward Gareth Bale, left, scores the equalizing goal past Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) and goalkeeper Andre Blake during overtime in the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha (25) and Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre (7) battle for the ball in the first half during the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner, right, plays the ball as Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) closes in during the first half of the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) scores on a free kick the deflected of a Philadelphia Union player in the first half of the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (9) and Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) battle for the ball in the first half during the MLS Cup soccer match Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LAFC claims 1st MLS Cup title with shootout win over Union