JOSEPH PAINTSIL NEWS

Withdraws from Ghana squad Paintsil (undisclosed) seems to still be dealing with the injury he suffered in the last MLS regular season game against Minnesota since he was withdrawn from the Ghana squad, coac...

Impact Paintsil is dealing with a knock or simply requires rest and is therefore ruled out of his international duty with Ghana. The forward suffered an injury during the last MLS regular season game one month ago and is maybe still dealing with that issue which rules him out for the international break. Paintsil will have plenty of time to recover during the MLS break to be back available for the 2026 season fully fit for the Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nascimento, Paintsil each score a goal, Galaxy beat Minnesota 2-1 in regular-season finale

Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil each scored a goal to help the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 2-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Goal before injury Paintsil was injured and subbed out in the 89th minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory against Minnesota United. He scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) before exiting the...

Impact Even though Paintsil needed the entire 2025 MLS season, it will include his double-digit goals. Unfortunately for him, an undisclosed injury took him out just one minute before he could log a full 90. In 25 appearances (22 starts) this season, Paintsil logged 12 G/A via 10 goals and two assists. Though the G/A is a significant downgrade from his 22 last season, he can be somewhat forgiven for his injury-caused fewer appearances, which were 34 a year ago.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Markanich and Minnesota United visit the LA Galaxy

Anthony Markanich leads Minnesota United into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after a two-goal performance against Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Dallas looks to end road draw streak against the LA Galaxy

Dallas takes on the LA Galaxy after playing to a draw in four road games in a row

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Summoned by Ghana Paintsil was called up by Ghana and will miss Saturday's clash with Dallas.

Impact Paintsil is set to miss the penultimate match of the regular season while away with Ghana. He's a major loss for the Galaxy especially with 7 goal contributions in the last four matches. Paintsil should be back for the final match of the regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against Dallas

Joseph Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Dallas after scoring three goals against Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

LA Galaxy: Joseph Paintsil named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil scored his first MLS hat trick, earning him MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors...

SEPTEMBER 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Hat trick in win Paintsil scored three goals to go with seven shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact The forward got the best of Sporting KC in this matchup of the bottom two teams in the West, netting three goals. He has a good opportunity to keep scoring against FC Dallas, a side which has allowed 51 goals in 31 league games.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Paintsil's hat trick propels Galaxy past Sporting Kansas City Joseph Paintsil completed his first career MLS hat trick before halftime and the LA Galaxy romped to a 4-1 win over visiting Sporting Kansas...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Joseph Paintsil's first-half hat trick leads Galaxy over Sporting KC 4-1

Joseph Paintsil had a hat trick by halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in loss Paintsil scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Paintsil recorded a goal and an assist in the same match for the first time this season, putting him at six goals and two assists in 22 appearances. He is still short from his total from 2024, having also returned from an early earlier in the year.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner Souza, Evander Da Silva Ferreira guide Cincinnati to 3-2 victory over Galaxy

Brenner Souza scored in each half and Evander Da Silva Ferreira notched three assists to lead FC Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Back with team Painstill is back in LA and is an option moving forward, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Painstill is no longer on international duty and is back in LA to make him an option moving forward. He will now look to return to his starting spot, starting in 17 of his 20 appearances this season, while bagging five goals and one assist this season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski and the Seattle Sounders host the LA Galaxy

Danny Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring three goals against Sporting Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Called up with Ghana Paintsil has been called up by Ghana for international duty and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Houston, according to the league.

Impact Paintsil has been an undisputed starter for LA Galaxy this season and will have to be replaced in the starting XI on Sunday against Houston due to his call-up for national team duty. Miguel Berry will likely start again as the striker for that game.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Navarro and the Colorado Rapids visit the LA Galaxy

Rafael Navarro leads the Colorado Rapids into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after a two-goal outing against Atlanta United

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Loan goal for Galaxy Paintsil scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Paintsil logged in the only goal for the team Saturday for just his fifth of the season. All five of those goals have come since June, following a difficult start to the season due to injury.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami hosts the LA Galaxy in non-conference play

Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy square off in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Galaxy dominate Santos Laguna to advance to Leagues Cup quarterfinals Joseph Paintsil scores in the first minute and Matheus Nascimento tallies a goal in the 39th minute to help lift the Galaxy to a 4-0 win in...

AUGUST 8 • LATIMES.COM

Pec leads the LA Galaxy against the Houston Dynamo

Gabriel Pec leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after scoring two goals against Los Angeles FC

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Nets one in loss Paintsil scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Austin FC.

Impact Paintsil buried his third goal in the last three outings, and he also racked up at least four shots on target for a third consecutive game, with a total of 13 shots and eight shots on target over that span. Additionally, this was his third straight appearance with an interception, and he also has three tackles won over that span.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against D.C. United

Joseph Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with D.C

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Oh mama! Galaxy's Joseph Paintsil scores brace with mother in attendance | MLSSoccer.com Joseph Paintsil had his best performance of the 2025 season Friday night, scoring a brace in LA Galaxy’s 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC...

JULY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

July start with brace Paintsil scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and one corner in Friday's 3-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Paintsil's summer form includes three goals, indicating that he tripled the tally Friday. After the attacking midfielder's unimpressive spring, perhaps his latest appearance is a sign of what will come moving forward.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE