These factor could stop Lionel Messi from wining the MLS MVP Award | OneFootball

We are in the final stretch of the MLS. Many teams already know their fate, but some others are awaiting the outcome of the playoffs.

One of those teams is Inter Miami, currently in sixth position; the Herons have not secured their playoff spot.

Without Luis Suarez, suspended, for Saturday night’s game, Javier Mascherano must move the pieces to find the best possible formation.

Despite the terrible news, the Herons should be happy, as Lionel Messi returned to this morning’s training.

Messi needs to be playing if he wants to improve his chances of winning the MVP award. According to Tom Bogert, the former FC Barcelona is not ahead in the race.

Lionel Messi is currently sitting in second place for the MLS MVP Award.

With ups and downs, with injuries, La Pulga proves he is not in the MLS to retire. Helping Inter Miami achieve crucial victories against Orlando City and LA Galaxy, Messi has become the backbone of the team's offense.

Nothing that anyone would have expected. It's surprising, but Messi's numbers in MLS are a player's dream season. The Argentinian forward scored 19 goals and delivered ten assists in 19 appearances.

Putting him in the discussion with two other monsters that are having an outstanding season in the league.

Inter Miami’s captain is fighting for the Landon Donovan award against Evander and Anders Dreyer. The discussion in this case is between Heron’s number ten and the Danish player.

Why is Dreyer ahead of Messi? The answer is simple. Firstly, San Diego FC is having a memorable season. They are first in the Western Conference with a six-point lead over their runner-up.

Dreyer has 14 goals and 18 assists in 29 appearances. It's true, the midfielder has 10 more games than Messi. However, the impact has been different.

Lionel Messi has been a game-changer for Inter Miami, leaving his mark in tournaments such as the Leagues Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Nevertheless, the former PSG player has had an average performance in the MLS.

The Danish midfielder has made an impact for San Diego in the league’s regular season. One of the reasons San Diego FC is where it is today is because of Drewers.