Carlos Vela, high-powered LAFC set to face Charlotte FC

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Los Angeles FC will take their high-scoring offense across the country for a matchup against host Charlotte FC on Saturday.

While LAFC (11-6-7, 40 points) will be playing for the second time since their Leagues Cup run ended, Charlotte (6-9-8, 26 points) will be playing for the first time since a quarterfinal defeat against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

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