Inter Miami Dominates MLS Awards with 6 Nominations, Messi Leads MVP Race
November 8, 2024Inter 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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Bolavip US English • Nov 7, 2024
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