Joseph Paintsil - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Finishes season with seven goals Paintsil recorded seven goals and three assists in 26 MLS appearances, including 22 starts, for the LA Galaxy during the 2026 regular season.

Impact Paintsil remained an important attacking option for coach Greg Vanney but saw his involvement interrupted by injuries, missing eight league matches and finishing with 1,908 minutes. He produced 45 shots, including 23 on target, and created 24 chances while continuing to offer pace and direct attacking play from wide positions. Paintsil enjoyed a particularly productive conclusion to the campaign after returning to the starting lineup in October, scoring twice in the 2-2 draw against LAFC on October 25. Although his seven league goals represented a reduced scoring output compared with his 2025 campaign, when he registered 15 goals across all competitions, he remained one of the Galaxy's principal attacking contributors.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leo Walta's goal erases Galaxy's lead, LAFC clinches playoff spot in 2-2 El Tráfico draw

Leo Walta scored the tying goal in the 62nd minute, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down in the second half for a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Scores brace in derby draw Paintsil scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Paintsil scored twice from three shots (two on target) across 73 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw at LAFC, marking his return to the starting lineup with an impressive attacking performance. He opened the scoring in the 34th minute by converting Robert Taylor's low cross at the back post before doubling the Galaxy's advantage in the 51st minute, reacting quickest to the rebound from Erik Thommy's saved effort. Paintsil now has seven MLS goals this season after scoring his sixth and seventh in the derby, although his brace proved insufficient as LAFC recovered from a two-goal deficit.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in friendly Paintsil (thigh) played 15 minutes off the bench and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 friendly defeat against Cruz Azul, according to the club.

Impact Paintsil had been in the return to play stage of his recovery from the thigh injury suffered against the Revolution on Sept. 6, an issue that kept him out of the last four matches. His goal in this appearance confirms he is back to match action, positioning him to be in contention for the Galaxy's next match against St. Louis City on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Working back from injury Paintsil (thigh) is in the "return to play" stage, according to manager Greg Vanney per Galaxy beat writer Alex Ruiz.

Impact Paintsil hasn't played for the Galaxy since sustaining the injury against the Revolution on Sept. 6, and he's missed the last three games as a result of the injury. Vanney said Paintsil will be questionable to face Colorado, but a final call on his status will be made closer to Saturday's 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United looks to stop losing streak in matchup with the LA Galaxy

Minnesota United will try to break a three-game slide when it takes on the LA Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders take draw streak into matchup against the LA Galaxy

The Seattle Sounders face the LA Galaxy after playing to a draw in three straight games

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Questionable with thigh injury Paintsil is questionable for the time being due to a thigh injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Paintsil is a new addition to the Galaxy's report this matchday with a thigh concern, and his questionable status is one of the more impactful on the entire Wednesday report, given his role as one of LA's primary attacking threats and a consistent fantasy producer. Thigh issues in questionable territory always carry the risk of flipping to out on gameday. If he were to miss out, this would force a change, with Robert Taylor as a potential replacement on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps face the LA Galaxy in conference matchup

The Vancouver Whitecaps and the LA Galaxy take the pitch in conference action

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

LA Galaxy host the New England Revolution in non-conference matchup

The LA Galaxy and the New England Revolution square off in a non-conference matchup

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

San Diego FC faces the LA Galaxy after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Colorado Rapids 3-0, San Diego FC hosts the LA Galaxy

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Assists in draw Paintsil assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Paintsil recorded an assist in 64 minutes during Saturday's draw with Montreal. He has been in good form recently, tallying two goals and an assist over his last five matches. That run brings him to five goals and three assists in 18 appearances during the 2026 season, with 17 of those coming as starts.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Paintsil scored a goal while taking four shots (all on goal), crossing once inaccurately and making three tackles (winning one) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over San Jose.

Impact Paintsil found the back of the net in the 79th minute scoring the lone goal of the match while leading the Galaxy in shots and tackles. The goal was the first since July for the attacker as he's combined for eight shots, three chances created and 10 crosses over his last three starts.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Paintsil's short-handed goal lifts Galaxy to 1-0 victory over Earthquakes

Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

FC Dallas plays Galaxy to scoreless draw and Jonathan Sirois records 1st clean sheet of season

Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Leads attack in draw Paintsil registered three shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Paintsil registered three shots (two on target), four corners, five crosses (one accurate) and one interception across Saturday's 0-0 draw with FC Dallas, operating as LA Galaxy's primary wide creative threat and generating the most attacking volume of any outfield player on the pitch throughout the match. The Ghanaian winger has now accumulated four goals, two assists and 15 chances created across 15 MLS appearances this season, making him the Galaxy's most dangerous attacking outlet, and his ability to produce crosses, corners and shots from wide right gives his side their most reliable creative presence in a campaign where results have been difficult to find.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

One goal in draw Paintsil scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was give...

Impact Paintsil scored his side's lone goal in Saturday's match in the 1-1 draw vs San Jose. He appears to have regained his form since returning from injury in mid-April, starting each of the last eight MLS matches. During that span, he has scored three goals on 20 shots, including 10 on target, while also creating five chances.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil scores a goal, Marcinkowski has 5 saves for Galaxy in 1-1 tie with Earthquakes

Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Takes two shots in loss Paintsil had two off-target shots and created two chances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss against St. Louis City.

Impact Paintsil was one of his team's few players who presented some threat up front but it was far from enough to avoid a lopsided loss for a struggling LA Galaxy side. The attacker had a slow start of campaign, but is having some nice performances as of late, with two goals, three assists and some decent peripheral numbers over the last 10 appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Paintsil provides the backbeat for LA Galaxy's success | MLSSoccer.com Most LA Galaxy fans know Joseph Paintsil as a speedy, creative winger who helps drive their attack forward. But the Ghana international is a...

JULY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores opener in draw Paintsil was subbed off due to injury in the 79th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo. He scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) before exiting the matc...

Impact Paintsil scored the opener in the 28th minute with his third goal in the season. The forward took at least two shots in seven of his 11 appearances (10 starts). He also received his first yellow card, though.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pec scores two late goals to rally Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

Gabriel Pec scored two goals late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Scores opener in draw Paintsil scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Paintsil scored the opener just after halftime with his second goal in the campaign. The forward matched his season-high to lead the Galaxy in shots during the draw. That was his sixth start in seven overall appearances.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy

Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Assists in Wednesday's loss Paintsil assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Paintsill set up Gabriel Pec's strike in the 86th minute Wednesday, a goal which cut the deficit to 2-1 late in the match. He's now recorded three goal contributions in two matches since returning from a month-long hamstring injury. He added one off-target shot and one inaccurate cross in his 28 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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