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Joseph Paintsil scores twice as Galaxy beat Whitecaps amid supporter protest
- The LA Galaxy defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on a Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Park, snapping a three-game winless streak.
- Before the match, the Galaxy held the lowest point total in MLS with 13, while the Whitecaps ranked second in the Western Conference, trailing San Diego by a single point with 38.
- Matheus Nascimento opened scoring in the second minute after a shot deflected by Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, who made five saves, and Joseph Paintsil scored two second-half goals including a penalty.
- Paintsil, a 27-year-old forward with three goals this season, achieved his first career multi-goal game with his penalty in the 77th minute following a foul on Maya Yoshida.
- The Galaxy's win suggested improved form influenced by roster changes after winning the 2024 MLS Cup, while Whitecaps faced challenges managing transitions and missed key players amidst a midseason slump.
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CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil scored two goals, Matheus Nascimento added the other, and the Los Angeles Galaxy routed the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Prince George Citizen
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.
LA Daily News
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…
Mid Florida Newspapers
thedailyreview.comLos Angeles Galaxy 3, Vancouver 0
Vancouver00—0Los Angeles Galaxy12—3
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
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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