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·31 August 2026

Golden Boot: Lionel Messi takes lead over Petar Musa

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By MLSsoccer staff

As the 2026 MLS regular season enters the stretch drive, let's check in on the Golden Boot presented by Audi race.

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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: 18
  • Assists: 10
  • Minutes played: 1,640

2. Petar Musa

Forward · FC Dallas

  • Goals: 16
  • Assists: 3
  • Minutes played: 1,518

3. Nicolas Fernandez

Midfielder · New York City Football Club

  • Goals: 14
  • Assists: 6
  • Minutes played: 1,864

4. Evander

Midfielder · FC Cincinnati

  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 11
  • Minutes played: 1,738

5. Prince Owusu

Forward · CF Montréal

  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 5
  • Minutes played: 1,710

6. Brian White

Forward · Vancouver Whitecaps FC

  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 2
  • Minutes played: 1,600

7. Sam Surridge

Forward · Nashville SC

  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 1
  • Minutes played: 1,178

8. Guilherme

Midfielder · Houston Dynamo FC

  • Goals: 12
  • Assists: 7
  • Minutes played: 1,766

9. Tai Baribo

Forward · D.C. United

  • Goals: 12
  • Assists: 0
  • Minutes played: 1,374

10. Pep Biel

Midfielder · Charlotte FC

  • Goals: 11
  • Assists: 9
  • Minutes played: 1,922

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