With Decision Day two months away, the 2025 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race is heating up.

Will Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge separate from the pack? Can Inter Miami legend Lionel Messi pull away? Might a late challenger appear?

Every MLS Golden Boot winner

Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by the player with the fewest minutes played. 1

Lionel Messi Forward · Inter Miami CF

Goals: 18

Assists: 9

Matches remaining: 11

2

Sam Surridge Forward · Nashville SC

Goals: 18

Assists: 4

Matches remaining: 8

3

Evander Midfielder · FC Cincinnati

Goals: 15

Assists: 8

Matches remaining: 8

4

Tai Baribo Forward · Philadelphia Union

Goals: 15

Assists: 3

Matches remaining: 8

5

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Forward ·

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