Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has swiftly made his mark in Major League Soccer (MLS), earning a coveted spot in the Team of the Week just two games into his tenure in the North American football league.
Paintsil’s inclusion in the esteemed lineup follows his standout display for Los Angeles Galaxy, where he played a pivotal role in their 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquake in the thrilling Cali Clasico.
The former Tema Youth prodigy showcased his prowess by netting a goal and providing an assist, contributing significantly to Galaxy’s unbeaten start to the season, following their earlier draw against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the season opener.
Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney lauded Paintsil’s impact and quality following the derby triumph over San Jose.
Paintsil’s recent move to Galaxy from Belgian outfit KRC Genk has already paid dividends, as he secured his place in the elite MLS Team of the Week lineup on the left side, alongside Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez and Messi, who occupied the central and right positions, respectively.
The dynamic duo of Suarez and Messi played instrumental roles in Inter Miami’s commanding 5-0 victory over Orlando City, with both former FC Barcelona stars notching braces in the emphatic win.
