Joseph Painstil wins MLS Western Conference title
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil has won the MLS Western Conference title with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
The Black Stars winger was instrumental in the five-time MLS champions’ victory over the Seattle Sounders to reach the championship final.
Dejan Joveljic scored late after turning home a Riqui Puig assist as the second seed from the Western Conference won the title.
Paintsil, who joined the California-based club in February, started and was replaced in the 90th minute by Diego Fagundez.
The Ghana international and his teammates will now face the New York Red Bulls, who defeated Orlando City in the Eastern Conference final.
Paintsil netted three goals and delivered an assist in four games in the MLS playoffs.
The former Tema Youth player moved to the United States after a successful stint with Belgium giants KRC Genk.
After an outstanding run in the regular season with LA Galaxy, where he recorded double figures in goals, the winger was determined to reach the final with the LA club.
The Los Angeles Galaxy could become six-time Major League Soccer champions if they beat the New York Red Bulls in the final.
Paintsil is expected to play a huge role in the final on December 7, 2024.
