# Messi Eyes Historic Third MLS MVP

> Lionel Messi aims for MLS MVP third straight win as Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest-ever finalist.
- Title: Messi Eyes Historic Third MLS MVP · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Lionel Messi aims for MLS MVP third straight win as Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest-ever finalist.
- Keywords: lionel messi, cavan sullivan, mls, mls mvp, young player of the year, inter miami cf, philadelphia union, nashville sc, st louis city sc, vancouver whitecaps fc, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lionel-messi-eyes-historic-third-180938877.html
- Published: 2026-11-12T18:09:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lionel messi, cavan sullivan, mls, mls mvp, young player of the year, inter miami cf, philadelphia union, nashville sc, st louis city sc, vancouver whitecaps fc, sports
## Messi Chases MLS MVP History
Lionel Messi aims to become the first player in league history to win the MLS MVP award three times.
## Sullivan Named Young Player Finalist
Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest-ever finalist for MLS Young Player of the Year with nine goals and 14 assists.
## Messi's Season Stats
Messi scored 26 goals and provided 17 assists in 31 appearances, winning the Golden Boot.
## Sullivan's Breakout Campaign
Sullivan helped Philadelphia secure a playoff berth with a record-setting 43 goal contributions as a teenager.
## Other Finalists
Hany Mukhtar, Evander, Guilherme and others also named for MLS MVP and other awards.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi seeks historic third MLS MVP award while Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest-ever finalist for Young Player of the Year.