Joseph Paintsil scores twice as Galaxy beat Whitecaps amid supporter protest
- On Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, the LA Galaxy ended a three-game winless stretch by securing a 3-0 victory over Vancouver.
- The Galaxy entered the match with just 13 points, the lowest total in MLS, while Vancouver held the second spot in the Western Conference standings with 38 points, trailing San Diego by one point.
- Matheus Nascimento opened scoring with a second-minute rebound after the Whitecaps goalkeeper spilled a shot, and Joseph Paintsil scored twice in the second half, including a penalty.
- Galaxy controlled possession with 55% and outshot Vancouver 12-6, registering 8 shots on target to Vancouver's single shot, while Jayden Nelson received two yellow cards leading to a late man advantage for Galaxy.
- Supporters from the Angel City Brigade and the Galaxians staged a walkout in the 12th minute to protest the club's lack of statement on recent immigration raids, resulting in a quieter and subdued match atmosphere.
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Paintsil scores twice as lowly Galaxy whip Whitecaps 3-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak.

Joseph Paintsil scores twice as Galaxy beat Whitecaps amid supporter protest
CARSON — The Galaxy’s Fourth of the July meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps had a much quieter tone Friday. In the first Galaxy home game since the start of last month’s immigration raids, the club’s supporter groups had their first chance to show their support for the people and community and displeasure with the Galaxy. Gone were the usual chants and singing that have come to symbolize a Galaxy home game. Members of the Angel City Brigade a…


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Joseph Paintsil tallies twice as Galaxy rout Whitecaps
Joseph Paintsil recorded a brace, Matheus Nascimento scored an early goal and the struggling Los Angeles Galaxy turned in a stellar performance with a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night at Carson, Calif.
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