Joseph Paintsil scores twice as Galaxy beat Whitecaps amid supporter protest
- The LA Galaxy defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park on Friday night, snapping a three-game winless streak.
- The Galaxy came into the match holding 13 points, the lowest total in MLS, while Vancouver was positioned just behind San Diego at the top of the Western Conference with 38 points.
- Matheus Nascimento scored early on a rebound in the second minute, and forward Joseph Paintsil added two second-half goals, including a penalty.
- Paintsil completed his first career multi-goal game, boosting his season tally to three goals and one assist at age 27, after scoring 10 goals last season.
- The Galaxy’s win improved morale during a critical homestand in July, while Whitecaps faced challenges from injuries and recent losses, continuing to miss key players.
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Paintsil scores twice as lowly Galaxy whip Whitecaps 3-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak.

Joseph Paintsil scores twice as Galaxy beat Whitecaps amid supporter protest
CARSON — The Galaxy’s Fourth of the July meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps had a much quieter tone Friday. In the first Galaxy home game since the start of last month’s immigration raids, the club’s supporter groups had their first chance to show their support for the people and community and displeasure with the Galaxy. Gone were the usual chants and singing that have come to symbolize a Galaxy home game. Members of the Angel City Brigade a…


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Joseph Paintsil tallies twice as Galaxy rout Whitecaps
Joseph Paintsil recorded a brace, Matheus Nascimento scored an early goal and the struggling Los Angeles Galaxy turned in a stellar performance with a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night at Carson, Calif.
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