Joseph Paintsil scores fastest LA Galaxy hat trick in 4-1 MLS win over Sporting KC

Joseph Paintsil delivered a historic performance for LA Galaxy by scoring a first-half hat trick in their 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, marking the fastest hat trick in club history. His goals came in the 4th, 25th, and 43rd minutes, making him only the third player in LA Galaxy history to score three goals in the first half, joining Robbie Keane and Alejandro Moreno. Paintsil's contributions also included five assists this season, showcasing his key role in the team's offense despite their overall struggles in the league. Additional notable performances included Mauricio Cuevas with two assists and Diego Fagúndez scoring the final goal assisted by Paintsil and Gabriel Pec. Sporting Kansas City's Dejan Joveljić scored once, keeping his season tally at 18 goals, while Sporting KC's Shapi Suleymanov received a red card late in the match. The Galaxy and Sporting KC prepare to face FC Dallas and Minnesota United respectively in their upcoming matches.