Inter Miami's Messi Wins Second Consecutive MLS Golden Boot
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has claimed his second consecutive Major League Soccer (MLS) Golden Boot award, after finishing the season with a remarkable 26 goals, according to Vanguard News. The Argentine striker has been instrumental in Inter Miami's successful season, leading them to the second spot in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami's match against Orlando City SC ended in a 2-2 draw, but Messi's impressive tally of 26 goals was enough to secure him the prestigious award.
MLS Playoff Pairings
- Vancouver will face the Seattle-Salt Lake wildcard winner in the first round
- Dallas will play Portland
- LAFC will face St. Louis
- Houston will face San Jose
The MLS season has come to a close, and the playoff pairings have been determined. In the first round, Vancouver will face the wildcard winner from the Seattle Sounders and Salt Lake.
Dallas, who finished third in the West, will play Portland, who secured the fourth spot in the East. LAFC, who finished fifth in the West, will face St. Louis, the wildcard winner from the Chicago Fire and New York City FC.
Houston, who finished second in the West, will face San Jose, who finished as the wildcard winner from the Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution.
MLS fans will be eagerly awaiting the start of the playoffs, with Lionel Messi’s side, Inter Miami, set to face the winner of the Seattle Sounders and Salt Lake in the wildcard round.
Inter Miami's Messi secures playoff berth
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi ensured his team a playoff spot with his 26-goal tally, which led the team to a second-place finish in the East. Inter Miami's Argentine forward was named the league's top scorer for the second consecutive year.
The Argentine superstar scored the equalizer in the 76th minute, securing the team's spot in the postseason. Messi's 26-goal tally was enough to secure a second-place finish for his team in the East, marking the second consecutive year Messi has been named the league's top scorer.
Inter Miami finished second in the East, just behind Orlando City, who won the division on goal difference.
MLS Playoff Pairings
- Inter Miami will face the winner of the Seattle Sounders and Salt Lake in the wildcard round
- Orlando City will face the winner of the Chicago Fire and New York City FC
- Atlanta United will face the winner of the Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls will face the winner of the Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids
- Real Salt Lake will face the winner of the Chicago Fire and New York City FC
The MLS season has come to a close, with Inter Miami and Orlando City advancing to the playoffs. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won the Golden Boot award for the second consecutive year, thanks to his impressive 26-goal tally.
Orlando City secured the division title on goal difference, leaving Inter Miami in second place.
Inter Miami's Argentine forward scored an equalizer in the 76th minute, securing his team's spot in the postseason.
The playoffs will begin with Inter Miami facing the winner of the Seattle Sounders and Salt Lake in the wildcard round.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
