In the quest to win MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi, heroes emerge for those navigating the treacherous Audi MLS Cup Playoffs roads.

On Saturday, Inter Miami CF host New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Final (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ) and San Diego FC welcome Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Western Conference Final (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ).

Which players could put their team on their backs? We've got 10 strong candidates.

Lionel Messi Forward · Inter Miami CF

Let's get the most obvious choice out of the way.

Messi has been on a different level than everyone else this postseason, setting a new MLS record for goal contributions (12) during a single playoff campaign with 6g/6a in just four matches. That includes 1g/3a in Inter Miami's 4

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