Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player Gabriel Pec scored in the romance department.
When not helping his team make it to the MLS playoffs, the Brazilian winger is winning over the heart of his wife, Isabella Lipatin.
Married since March 2024, both Pec and Liipatin can’t help but provide a glimpse into their romantic love story on special occasions.
“After Jesus, you’re my first choice,” Isabella wrote via Instagram in October 2024, nearly one year after she accepted a proposal from Pec. “I promised to love you forever and it will.”
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Before you spot Isabella cheering on Pec at the next Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game, keep reading to learn more about their special love story:
2023
While it’s unclear when Pec and Lipatin began their romance, the soccer player started posting pictures of his partner during the summer. In June 2023, he seemingly confirmed his romance with Lipatin by posting an Instagram photo with the heart emoji. Two months later, he shared a selfie with his girlfriend, writing, “All his life serving a King and taking care of a princess❤️.”
October 2023
She said yes! Despite rainy weather, Pec followed through with his proposal complete with sunflowers and a special engagement ring. “The Lord has shown me his love and his grace through his life, from the first time I saw you I was absolutely sure that you were the woman I will spend the rest of my life with,” he wrote via Instagram. “I love you more than anything, forever me and you 💍❤️ 🔥🙌🏻.”
December 2023
In honor of his fiancée’s birthday, Pec shared a heartfelt message via social media. “Today the love of my life is getting older LOL,” he wrote. “First, I want to thank God for your life, and allowing me to live beside you today and forever more! I don’t have words to describe how much I love you and how much I’m in love with you, every detail, every characteristic that are so many, but there is one that is the main and the most valuable which is to LOVE the Lord above all and all things! You teach me so much and I am very grateful for every moment spent by your side. And to say I can’t wait to get married and build our family! I love you my eternal companion ❤️ 🔥 🙌🏻.”
February 2024
When Pec transferred from Vasco da Gama to the Los Angeles Galaxy thanks to a five-year contract, Lipatin quickly showed her support by attending his games at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. “Game day with mom,” she wrote via Instagram while wearing a Pec jersey.
March 2024
They do! Overlooking the ocean blue water, Pec and Lipatin were able to get married in front of family and friends. “Married at last 💌,” the bride wrote via Instagram with photos from the special ceremony.
May 2024
Lipatin reached a milestone in her education when she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business. “Beyond proud of you babe 🥹🫶🏻” Pec commented on an Instagram post.
July 2024
While playing in the MLS All-Star Game, Pec received support from his wife on the sidelines. “#mlsallstar with my wife 🇺🇸🫶🏻,” he wrote via Instagram. “Thank you for every moment, thank you for being the best wife in the world 🫶🏻.”
October 2024
In between training for soccer, Pec and Lipatin were able to experience the sights and sounds of Los Angeles by visiting Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. “Thank you for the wonderful wife that you are and becoming with each passing day,” the athlete wrote via Instagram. “I am very proud to have you by my side. Thank you for every effort and for always being by my side supporting me. And as the word of God says in Proverbs 14:1 that the wise woman builds her home! And without you by my side I wouldn’t be living these amazing moments both on and off the field! Thank you. I love you ❤️.”
Watch The Los Angeles Galaxy face the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup Conference Finals on Saturday, November 30, at 10 p.m. ET through the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
