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Messi, Sullivan Named MLS MVP Finalists

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Lionel Messi and 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan headline the finalists for the 2026 MLS end-of-season awards. Messi is seeking a record third Landon Donovan MVP award after winning in 2024 and 2025; he led the league with 26 goals and 43 goal contributions for Inter Miami. Sullivan, the youngest player ever shortlisted for the MVP award, joins Messi, Evander, Guilherme and Hany Mukhtar among the five finalists. He is also a finalist for Young Player of the Year after recording nine goals and 14 assists for Philadelphia, and is widely viewed as a favorite for that honor. MLS will announce winners across the award categories during the playoffs.

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