Messi shortlisted for third consecutive MLS MVP award
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player award after winning the Golden Boot with 26 goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-shortlisted-for-third-consecutive-mls-mvp-award/
Lionel Messi has been shortlisted for his third consecutive MLS MVP award, joining a list of finalists that includes Evander of FC Cincinnati, Guilherme of Houston Dynamo, Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC, and Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union. The Argentine forward earned the nomination after a strong regular season, which saw him win the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive year, scoring 26 goals in 31 appearances.
The league also highlighted Messi's impressive season, noting his 17 assists and seven MLS Goal of the Matchday awards. The finalists were chosen based on votes from MLS club technical staff, first-team players, and selected media members. The winners of the MLS Year-End Awards will be announced throughout the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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