Joseph Paintsil has etched his name into Major League Soccer (MLS) history as part of the league’s most prolific attacking quartet. The Ghanaian winger, who joined LA Galaxy in February, formed an unstoppable alliance with Riqui Puig, Gabriel Pec, and Dejan Joveljic, guiding the team to an unforgettable championship season.

Dubbed the “Three Ps” — Pec, Puig, and Paintsil — along with Joveljic, the foursome combined for an unprecedented 124 goal contributions in the regular and post-season, breaking a 16-year record held by LA Galaxy legends Welton, Cobi Jones, Mauricio Cienfuegos, and Martin Machon, who amassed 122 contributions in 1998.

Paintsil was instrumental, tallying 14 goals and 11 assists to complement Puig and Pec’s 35 goal involvements each, and Joveljic’s 29. His efforts were crowned with glory in the MLS Cup final, where he scored the opener in a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, ending the Galaxy’s decade-long title drought.

“It feels incredible,” Paintsil said post-match. “Winning this after 10 years of waiting is just special. We’re not talking about the past anymore — we’re starting a new chapter.”

The 27-year-old’s move to MLS followed a successful stint with KRC Genk in Belgium, where he won the league title in 2018. His performances this season have cemented him as a fan favorite in LA, further brightening his legacy in both club and international football.

As the LA Galaxy adds another star to its badge, the team’s historic season will be remembered as a turning point, with Paintsil and his teammates leading the charge.