Lionel Messi is among the finalists for the 2026 Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award, putting the Argentine superstar in line for an unprecedented third straight MVP honor. The Inter Miami captain was named MVP in 2024 and 2025, becoming only the second player to win the trophy twice after Preki, who won it in 1997 and 2003. The post MLS: Messi finalist for third straight MVP award appeared first on Soccer America .