Awards
Messi named finalist for record third MLS MVP award
Messi is a finalist for the 2026 MLS MVP award, which would be a first for a third win. Sullivan, 17, also received a historic nomination.
Golviva Newsroom
Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the 2026 MLS MVP award, according to ESPN. A win would make him the first player to take the prize three times.
Kicker reports that a German player is also among the nominees.
ESPN also highlights the historic nomination of Sullivan, who is 17.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- kicker — Messi erneut für MVP-Titel nominiert - auch ein Deutscher steht zur Wahl
- ESPN — Messi up for record 3rd MLS MVP award; Sullivan, 17, gets historic nomination
Written by the Golviva newsroom from the reports below, with figures from Golviva’s own database. Spotted a mistake? Tell us. · How we report
