Lionel Messi could shock MLS with the historic record he’s about to break
Lionel Messi has been crowned MLS Player of the Month for July, capping off an extraordinary stretch with Inter Miami in which he scored eight goals and provided three assists in just five matches over the last 31 days. The Argentine maestro delivered four braces in as many games, showing the kind of dominance that has defined his career and positioning himself at the very top of the league’s scoring chart.
Messi now sits tied with Sam Surridge of Nashville SC at 18 goals each, as the race for the MLS Golden Boot heats up heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
For Miami fans, Messi’s prolific form is more than just a stat—it’s been the driving force behind the club’s surge in the Eastern Conference standings. His vision, precision, and clinical finishing have made every Inter Miami match a must-watch event.
This marks the fourth time Messi has been awarded Player of the Month since joining MLS in 2023, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he will once again be the frontrunner for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP Award. Should he claim it, it would be his second consecutive MVP title—a feat no player in MLS history has ever achieved.
Messi eyes back-to-back MVP honors
Since the league’s inception in 1996, no player has managed to win the Landon Donovan MVP Award in back-to-back seasons. Messi, however, is on the verge of rewriting that record. His consistency, even at 38 years old, continues to set him apart from his peers, with each game reinforcing the sense that fans are witnessing something unprecedented in MLS history.
Legends of the league such as Landon Donovan himself, Robbie Keane, Sebastian Giovinco, David Villa, and Carlos Vela have all lifted the MVP trophy for their outstanding campaigns. Yet even those greats could only sustain their dominance for a single season at a time. Messi, by contrast, seems determined to raise the standard, not just meet it.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on whether Messi can maintain this blistering pace and lead Inter Miami deep into the playoffs. With every touch, pass, and finish, he’s not just adding numbers to his stats—he’s building a legacy in American soccer that could stand for decades.