The biggest players show up in the biggest games, which is why Decision Day has all the makings of a star-filled extravaganza.

Here are 10 names to watch as the 2025 regular season comes to a dramatic close in the final matchday before the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

Lionel Messi Forward · Inter Miami CF

Decision Day: Saturday at Nashville SC (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass )

Messi , the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP, is making a convincing case to become the first-ever back-to-back winner. He's also looking to add another trophy to his collection: the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi.

Inter Miami 's iconic No. 10 has a league-best 26 goals, to go along with 18 assists. His 44 goal contributions in a single season are second-best all-time behind Carlos Vela's 49 in 2019.

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