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·31 August 2026

Golden Boot: Leo Messi extends lead over Petar Musa, Brian White

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By MLSsoccer staff

As the 2026 MLS season continues, here's how the Golden Boot presented by Audi race is shaping up.

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Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by fewest minutes played.

1. Leo Messi

Forward · Inter Miami CF

  • Goals: 21
  • Assists: 13
  • Minutes played: 2,090

2. Petar Musa

Forward · FC Dallas

  • Goals: 18
  • Assists: 5
  • Minutes played: 1,711

3. Brian White

Forward · Vancouver Whitecaps FC

  • Goals: 17
  • Assists: 2
  • Minutes played: 1,993

4. Milan Iloski

Forward · Philadelphia Union

  • Goals: 16
  • Assists: 6
  • Minutes played: 2,185

5. Sam Surridge

Forward · Nashville SC

  • Goals: 16
  • Assists: 2
  • Minutes played: 1,628

6. Nicolas Fernandez

Midfielder · New York City Football Club

  • Goals: 15
  • Assists: 8
  • Minutes played: 2,314

7. Prince Owusu

Forward · CF Montréal

  • Goals: 15
  • Assists: 5
  • Minutes played: 2,036

8. Preston Judd

Forward · San Jose Earthquakes

  • Goals: 15
  • Assists: 3
  • Minutes played: 1,768

9. Denis Bouanga

Forward · Los Angeles Football Club

  • Goals: 14
  • Assists: 8
  • Minutes played: 2,200

10. Guilherme

Forward · Houston Dynamo FC

  • Goals: 14
  • Assists: 8
  • Minutes played: 2,214

On the bubble

  • Kevin Denkey, FC Cincinnati - 14g/5a
  • Rafael Navarro, St. Louis CITY SC - 14g/5a
  • Kelvin Yeboah, Minnesota United FC - 14g/3a
  • Tai Baribo, D.C. United - 14g/0a
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