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Five records set by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2024 Season

A look at what the six-time MLS Cup Champions accomplished in 29th year

ByScott Conrad|
LA Galaxy v New York Red Bull: Final - MLS Cup 2024
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2. First pair of newcomers on same team to score and assist 10 goals or more

Paintsil and Pec were both signed during the offseason this past winter. In early 2024, the two international talents inked long-term deals bringing them State-side to play in MLS.

The two forwards made history this season. They became the first teammates who were also new to the league or same team to score at least ten times and rack up at least ten assists.

Pec finished the season being named the 2024 Best Newcomer of the Year. It took him just five games with the LA Galaxy before he found the back of the net for the first time.

He would end the regular season seven goals in his last nine games including a five-game scoring streak. With 16 goals and 14 assists, Pec had a remarkable debut season in MLS.

Paintsil put up double-digits for both categories, too. He scored ten times and recorded ten assists, as well.

The Ghana-born striker was responsible for half of the Galaxy's goal in the playoff win against Minnesota. Paintsil had two goals and an assist during the 6-2 victory.

Perhaps, no goal was any greater for this second newcomer than the one in the 2024 MLS Cup Finals. In the opening minutes of the first half, Paintsil scored his fourth goal of the postseason as the Gaalxy would go on to beat the Red Bulls, 2-1.

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