LA Galaxy Forward Joseph Paintsil Called up for International Duty
August 29, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES - The LA Galaxy today announced that forward Joseph Paintsil has been called up by the Ghanaian National Team during the upcoming international window for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying matches.
Paintsil, 26, was named to the Ghanaian National Team that will play host to Angola at Baba Yara Sport Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match on Thursday, Sept. 5 (9:00 a.m. PT), before facing off against Niger at Berkane Municipal Stadium in Berkane Morocco on Monday, Sept. 9 (8:00 a.m. PT). Paintsil has tallied two assists in 14 career appearances (9 starts) for Ghana.
In 23 appearances (21 starts) during the 2024 MLS Regular Season with the LA Galaxy, Paintsil has notched 17 goal contributions (8 goals, 9 assists). The Accrah, Ghana, native has recorded nine goals and nine assists in 26 matches played (24 starts) across all competitions for LA during the 2024 campaign.
Next up, the LA Galaxy travel to face St. Louis CITY SC at CITYPARK on Sunday, Sept. 1. The match on Sept. 1 kicks off at 11:45 a.m. PT and will be broadcasted for free on Apple TV and FOX.
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from August 29, 2024
- Matt Miazga Is Back in the Building and Working to Come Back 'Stronger' and 'Better' - FC Cincinnati
- Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United - Charlotte FC
- Charlotte FC U-16 Academy Team Beats European Powerhouse PSG's Academy in Friendly - Charlotte FC
- Cintas Expands Partnership at TQL Stadium - FC Cincinnati
- Memory of Juan Manuel Izquierdo Viana to be Honored Pregame Before International Friendly at Chase Stadium - Inter Miami CF
- Inter Miami CF to Face Chicago Fire FC on the Road this Saturday - Inter Miami CF
- A New Chapter Begins: Pep Biel's First Impressions of Charlotte FC - Charlotte FC
- MLS NEXT Evolves Pro Player Pathway, Announces Dates for 2024-25 Season - San Jose Earthquakes
- LA Galaxy Forward Joseph Paintsil Called up for International Duty - LA Galaxy
- Minnesota United Academy Announces 2024-2025 MLS Next Schedule and Age Group Shifts - Minnesota United FC
- MLS NEXT Evolves Pro Player Pathway, Announces Dates for 2024-25 Season - D.C. United
- Carl Sainté Receives Haiti National Team Call-Up - FC Dallas
- Know Before You Go: Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United: Saturday, August 31 at 7:30PM - Charlotte FC
- Show Receives Angola National Team Call-Up - FC Dallas
- Inter Miami CF Announce Polkadot as the Club's Official Global Training Partner - Inter Miami CF
- LAFC Defeats Seattle 1-0 to Advance to U.S. Open Cup Final - Los Angeles FC
- Sounders FC Falls 1-0 to LAFC in 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals - Seattle Sounders FC
- Sporting KC to Play LAFC in U.S. Open Cup Final - Sporting Kansas City
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent LA Galaxy Stories
- LA Galaxy Clinch 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Berth
- LA Galaxy Earn 3-1 Win over Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday Night
- LA Galaxy Announce Programming Details for Home Match against Austin FC on Saturday, October 5
- LA Galaxy Weekly
- LA Galaxy Forward Gabriel Pec Voted MLS Player of the Matchday Presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 34
