Inter Miami Dominates MLS Awards with 6 Nominations, Messi Leads MVP Race

November 8, 2024
Inter Miami Dominates MLS Awards with 6 Nominations, Messi Leads MVP Race
  • Inter Miami has enjoyed a successful season in Major League Soccer (MLS), clinching the Supporters' Shield in 2024.

  • The team leads the league with six award nominations, including categories for Best Defender, Best Coach, and MVP.

  • Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are both finalists for the MVP award, with Messi emerging as a frontrunner thanks to his impressive tally of 22 goals and 13 assists in 24 games.

  • Gerardo Martino is nominated for Best Coach, competing against Chris Armas and Wilfried Nancy.

  • Jordi Alba is in the running for Best Defender, facing off against Steven Moreira and Jackson Ragen.

  • Diego Gomez, a key Paraguayan midfielder for Inter Miami, was a finalist for the MLS Young Player of the Year award.

  • The award winners in MLS are determined through a mixed voting system that includes players, club staff, and media representatives.

  • As the playoffs approach, Inter Miami is gearing up for a crucial match against Atlanta United.

  • On November 7, 2024, it was announced that Diego Luna of Real Salt Lake won the Young Player of the Year award, receiving 35.66% of the votes, while Gomez secured 33.21%.

  • This outcome marks the second award Inter Miami has missed this season, as Luis Suarez also lost the MLS Newcomer of the Year award to Gabriel Pec.

  • Luna's strong performance included 9 goals and 8 assists in 36 matches, while Gomez contributed 6 goals and 7 assists in 27 games for Inter Miami.

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