Messi claims second straight Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record on MLS Decision Day
Summary
Lionel Messi won his second straight MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals as Inter Miami drew 3-3 with Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. Nashville set a league record with 77 points, while Seattle and Real Salt Lake secured the final Western Conference playoff places.Key Facts
- Messi became the first player to win consecutive MLS Golden Boot awards.
- Dallas forward Petar Musa finished second in the scoring race with 22 goals.
- Inter Miami led Charlotte 3-0 before Charlotte scored three times, including Rodolfo Aloko’s 90th-minute equalizer.
- Nashville beat Cincinnati 2-0 and finished with 77 points, surpassing the previous single-season record of 74.
- Nashville finished first in the Eastern Conference, with Miami second and New England third.
- Seattle beat Los Angeles FC 2-1, and Real Salt Lake beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 to claim the final two Western Conference playoff spots.
- Portland also secured a playoff place with a 2-0 win over Austin.
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