Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot
Lionel Messi became the first player to win the MLS Golden Boot in back-to-back seasons, scoring a league-high 26 goals in 31 matches.
Lionel Messi secured his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on the final day of the regular season as Inter Miami secured a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference. The Argentine star did not score but provided key assists from corners, which ultimately led to two goals. Inter Miami's Ian Fray, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul contributed three first-half strikes, while Liel Abada's brace in the second half sparked a comeback against Charlotte.
Nashville broke the all-time MLS points record with 77 points, surpassing Miami's 2024 total of 74. With their 23-3 record, Nashville clinched the Eastern Conference title and will face Columbus in the first playoff round.
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