OMM Newsroom
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for MLS regular-season MVP. The other candidates are FC Cincinnati attacking midfielder Evander, Houston Dynamo left winger Guilherme, Nashville SC attacking midfielder Hany Mukhtar and Philadelphia Union right midfielder Cavan Sullivan.
Orlando City forward Antoine Griezmann has been nominated for MLS Newcomer of the Year.
Messi finished as the top scorer in the 2026 MLS regular season, scoring 26 goals in 31 games. The Argentine was also named the league’s MVP in each of the previous two seasons.
Inter Miami finished second in the Eastern Conference to qualify for the playoffs. The team will face Columbus Crew in the first round.
