Joseph Paintsil named in MLS Team of the Week after El Traffico heroics for LA Galaxy

GhanaSoccernet · 10/27/2026, 2:09:53 AM

Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil made a return to the MLS Team of the Week following his brace-heroics for LA Galaxy in the El Traffico against LA FC. The LA Galaxy star, who has seemingly been quite this season due to injuries, inspired the for six-time champions to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the BMO Field in Los Angeles.Paintsil scored at either side of the half to hand the visitors a 2-goal lead, first meeting a well-measured cross from Robert Taylor before netting from a rebound in the second half.However, strikes from Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta denied the 2024 champions victory.Despite the dramatic end to the encounter, Paintsil's performance did not go unnoticed as he scored a 9.2 rating to make the team of matchday 32.He is joined by Columbus Crew duo Malte Amundsen and Dylan Chambost. Also in the team are Cincinnati's Evander, Myrto Uzuni of Austin FC and Sergi Solans of Real Salt Lake.Petar Musa of Dallas FC, San Diego's Cédric Bakambu, Matt Turner of New England Revolution and Osaze Urhoghide of Dallas FC complete the team of the week.Below is the TOTWÂ