Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has swiftly made his mark in the Major League Soccer (MLS) arena, earning a coveted spot in the Team of the Week just two games into his tenure in the North American football league.
Paintsil's stellar performance during Los Angeles Galaxy's 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquake in the Cali Clasico secured his inclusion in the prestigious lineup.
The former Tema Youth player showcased his prowess by netting a goal and providing an assist, contributing significantly to Galaxy's unbeaten start to the season, following a 1-1 draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the season opener.
Galaxy's head coach, Greg Vanney, commended Paintsil's exceptional performance and highlighted his quality following the derby triumph over San Jose.
Paintsil, who recently joined Galaxy from Belgian league side KRC Genk, was positioned in the elite Team of the Week on the left side, alongside Inter Miami's Luis Suarez and Messi, who occupied the central and right flank, respectively.
The duo of Suarez and Messi played instrumental roles in Inter Miami's resounding 5-0 victory over Orlando City, with the former FC Barcelona stars each securing a brace in the emphatic win.
