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Joseph Paintsil has never been afraid to bet on himself. Born in Ghana, he left his home as a teenager to go to Hungary and make his way as a professional soccer player. He had no contract and it was deadline day for the Hungarian league, but Paintsil needed just a half hour to impress Ferencváros manager Thomas Doll in a training session and get a contract offer.  When Ferencváros balked at a multi-year deal due to his lack of experience in Europe, Paintsil signed a loan deal that ran throug...

Six games is too few to glean much about where either team will wind up in the fall, but a win against the Galaxy (3-0-3, 12 points) could help ignite LAFC (2-3-1, seven points).

Emiro, 22, will arrive on loan, but the Galaxy will have an option to purchase.

The Galaxy, who missed the playoffs for the fifth time in seven seasons, starts at home Sunday in a high-profile opener against Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi

The Galaxy, who missed the playoffs for the fifth time in seven seasons, start at home Sunday in a high-profile opener against Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi.

The 26-year-old forward, signed as a Designated Player, arrives in the MLS after a career in Belgium, Hungary and Turkey.

In a significant move to bolster their squad, the LA Galaxy have signed the Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil from Belgian Pro League side Genk

The 26-year-old forward, signed as a Designated Player, arrives in the MLS after a career in Belgium, Hungary and Turkey

The 26-year-old forward, signed as a Designated Player, arrives in the MLS after a career in Belgium, Hungary and Turkey.

Pec, 22, joins the Galaxy as a Young Designated Player after beginning his career at Vasco da Gama in Brazil. He scored 26 goals in Brazil's Serie A.