The LA Galaxy put on a show at Dignity Health Sports Park with a 4–1 win over Sporting Kansas City, headlined by Joseph Paintsil’s first MLS hat trick — all in the first half. We break down the goals, the history Paintsil made, and how assistant coach Dan Calichman guided the team with Greg Vanney suspended. With the Campeones Cup against Toluca up next, we look at how this win fuels momentum, why the final stretch of 2025 still matters, and how these matches are laying the foundation for the Galaxy’s 2026 campaign.