Bale Energized for World Cup After Feeling the Love in LA

Los Angeles FC forward Gareth Bale warms up prior to the team's MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders in Los Angeles, on Jul. 29, 2022. Ringo H.W. Chiu, File/AP Photo

During his difficult final years at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale only truly found happiness on a soccer field when he linked up with Wales for matches with his national team.

Now, after moving to the United States, he is feeling the love at club level, too.