It’s going to come down to the wire.
The race for the 2025 MLS Golden Boot made significant strides on Matchday 35, with Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and LAFC’s Denis Bouanga each putting up multiple-goal games, while Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge didn't hang far behind.
Last season, 23 goals were enough for D.C. United’s Christian Benteke took home Golden Boot honours, but it looks like it will take significantly more to top the scoring charts in 2025.
Should players tie for goals scored come the end of the regular season on Oct. 18, the player with the most assists will take the honor. If they are tied after that, it will go to the player with the fewest minutes played.
How might it play out? Here’s how things stack up.






