New York City FC 2, Los Angeles Football Club 2 | 2019 MLS Match Recap

Carlos Vela scored his second and third goals of the season, twice bringing LAFC level from a goal behind in a 2-2 draw against New York City FC on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Vela's finish after Latif Blessing's service just before halftime made it 1-1 going into the break. Then Vela converted cooly from the penalty spot after Blessing induced Ben Sweat into a foul in the area 14 minutes from full time. He might have also added an assist if not for some better finishing early on by his teammates.

For NYCFC, offseason Designated Player signing Alexandru Mitrita opened his MLS account with an exceptional 39th-minute effort, and Alex Ring put New York in front again when he smashed in Sweat's dragged back cross in the 62nd.

Goals

39' - NYC - Alexandru Mitrita | WATCH

43' - LAFC - Carlos Vela | WATCH

62' - NYC - Alex Ring | WATCH

76' - LAFC - Carlos Vela (PK) | WATCH