Joseph Paintsil named in MLS Team of The Week
Joseph Paintsil has been selected for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Week for Round nine due to his exceptional performance for LA Galaxy.
Paintsil, who plays as a forward, played a crucial role in LA Galaxy’s 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps at the BC Place Stadium.
Despite a tough defensive battle in the first half, Paintsil managed to score LA Galaxy’s second goal after Vancouver Whitecaps equalized, cancelling out Dejan Joveljic’s opening goal.
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He then assisted Diego Fagundez’s goal just three minutes later, securing his team’s win.
Paintsil’s impact goes beyond this match, as he has been instrumental since joining LA Galaxy from KRC Genk, contributing three goals and three assists in just eight MLS matches.
His stellar performance against Vancouver Whitecaps helped LA Galaxy claim the top spot in the MLS Western Conference, with 15 points from eight games.
With upcoming crucial matches for Ghana in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, Paintsil will be aiming to maintain his impressive form.
His inclusion in the MLS Team of the Week for Round 9 highlights his status as one of the league’s standout players.
