One of many biggest soccer gamers of all-time has now added an MLS MVP award to his trophy cupboard.
Lionel Messi was named MVP on Friday, changing into the primary Inter Miami participant to earn the distinction. Messi helped the Herons carry their first-ever Supporters’ Protect title and likewise break the MLS single-season factors report (74).
Messi earned a mixed 38.4% of the vote, whereas Columbus Crew attacker Cucho Hernandez completed second (33.70%) and Portland Timbers star Evander positioned third (9.24%). DC United’s Christian Benteke and Messi’s Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez completed fifth.
The Argentine star led MLS with 36 purpose contributions (20 targets, 16 assists), which is ranked as fifth-highest single-season whole in league historical past. He solely featured in 19 matches due Copa America involvement and accidents all through the season.
The Herons registered an astonishing 12-1-6 common season report in MLS matches that Messi began in.
Messi’s arrival in Miami has definitely helped the membership get on monitor, lifting trophies in every of the final two seasons (2023 Leagues Cup, 2024 Supporters’ Protect).
Inter Miami will now put together for a busy 2025 schedule below new head coach Javier Mascherano. The Herons will characteristic within the revamped FIFA Membership World Cup.