Lionel Messi is still defining the standard of greatness in American soccer as he won the MLS MVP award on Tuesday, becoming the first player in the history of the league to do so in consecutive seasons. The second consecutive MVP award has now been acquired by the 38-year-old superstar, which highlights his timeless brightness and impact in the area of Major League Soccer.
The season of 2025 was a masterpiece of leadership and skills by Messi. He was the key in the offensive prowess of the team in guiding Inter Miami to the MLS Cup. Having scored 29 and made 19 assists in the regular season, Messi was the top scorer and among the most important creators of the league. The 29 goals that he scored are the fourth highest single season goals in the history of MLS.
After the announcement, Messi stated that he appreciated it. “I’m very thankful,” he said. It is always a good thing to get individual awards, but I would like to share it with my teammates. He also recognized that, achievement of MLS Golden boot was not solely his but the support of his players who were near to him deserved recognition.
Messi is now on a list of few repeat MVP winners, although no one has ever won consecutive honours, including a former holder of the record of Preki. Preki had become an MVP in 1997 and 2003, but Messi has created a new level of accomplishment by doing so in the consecutive years.
The acknowledgment is another accolade to the list of accomplishments that Messi has achieved since joining Inter Miami in July 2023. Upon his arrival at the team, having worked in Paris Saint-Germain, he immediately started to change the team, winning the Leagues Cup, the Supporters Shield of 2024, and taking the club to unprecedented competitive levels.
Messi was the first recipient of the MLS MVP in 2024, scoring 20 goals and 16 assists in only 19 games, which prepares his even more impressive 2025.
By making this new achievement, the Messi MLS legacy is becoming stronger. At the age of almost 40, Argentine idol is still a moving power in the league – which proves that age is not the obstacle to the excellence.
