Guillermo Ochoa and Carlos Vela reunite in new LAFC commercial
Mexican national team legends Guillermo Ochoa and Carlos Vela have teamed up for a fun new advertising campaign for LAFC.
Legendary Mexican national team players Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa and Carlos Vela have reunited on screen. The former stars were featured in a lighthearted advertising campaign produced by LAFC in collaboration with DoorDash.
In the commercial, Vela welcomes Ochoa to "retirement life" before meeting him at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The pair toured the venue in a golf cart, sharing jokes and anecdotes about their time away from the pitch, sparking nostalgia among fans of the Mexican national team.
The promotional spot highlighted the enduring chemistry between the two players, who shared the locker room during multiple World Cup cycles and international tournaments. Their lighthearted interaction demonstrated that their friendship remains strong long after the demands of high-performance sports.
Carlos Vela officially retired in May 2025, concluding a 19-year professional career. Guillermo Ochoa announced his retirement on July 21, 2026, after participating in his sixth World Cup and ending a 22-year journey in professional football.