Lionel Messi has done it again. The Inter Miami superstar just scooped up his second straight MLS MVP award, a feat that has the league apparently convinced he’s on an annual winning streak.
Nobody else has done back-to-back MVPs before, a true sign of his impact in the States. It seems MLS officials are resigned to a future where the award just goes to him every season.
The sentiment is clear, according to a recent Goal.com Canada article. “MLS told nobody can stop Lionel Messi winning MVP award every year as ‘extraordinary’ Inter Miami superstar defies logic,” Goal.com reported. That headline pretty much sums up the mood. He’s just that good. Everyone knows it.
The New Normal: Messi’s Reign
Messi’s win in the 2025 season marks a historic moment for the league. He’s the first player to ever claim the MLS MVP award two years in a row. It is a big deal for a league that values its star players. But for Messi, it’s just another day at the office, you know?
And what’s interesting is how this dominance plays out without needing a ton of new stats. The research from various sources doesn’t list his exact goals or assists for the 2025 season. It doesn’t need to. His two MVP awards say enough. The impact he has on games, on Inter Miami, is just plain undeniable.
Chris Burton, an MLS news writer for Goal.com with over 15 years experience, covers this ongoing story. He’s seen it all. But even he sees Messi as someone who just does things nobody else can. Messi just changes everything.
Beyond the MVP: Messi’s Broader Impact
Messi’s presence in MLS has elevated the league in huge ways. It’s not just about Inter Miami winning games or him getting individual awards. His arrival changed the whole conversation around MLS. Players want to come here. Fans are tuning in from all over. You can see it.
Think about it. The league is also dealing with big USMNT transfers. There’s talk of Club World Cup expectations for Inter Miami. Messi is central to a lot of that. His pulling power is immense. He’s making MLS a bigger part of the global football scene. It’s a marketing dream, you could say.
The article from Goal.com Canada highlights how his performances continue to “defy logic.” That’s a good way to put it.
You watch him play, and he still pulls off things most players only dream of. He’s older, but he’s not slowing down in the way you’d expect. He still got that magic touch. Burton’s coverage often touches on how Messi keeps pushing boundaries.
What’s Next for the Maestro?
Looking ahead to 2026, the big question isn’t whether Messi will win another MVP. It’s almost expected now. But there are other things to consider. Messi’s decision on participating in the 2026 World Cup is a major topic. He’s not said yes or no yet. That’s huge for Argentina, and for football fans everywhere.
And then there’s his old club. Barcelona reportedly has plans for a tribute to him in 2026. It makes sense, given his legacy there.
But for now, he’s in Miami, winning awards, and making history. His time in MLS might be shorter than his European career, but he’s making every minute count.
It’s a challenge for MLS, in a way. How do you keep the league exciting when one player is so dominant? How do other players get a look in for the MVP? For now, it seems the answer is you just don’t. Messi wins. That’s the story.
