2026 MLS Awards: Favorites for MVP, Young Player & more

Voting for the 2026 MLS Year-End Awards is now open as the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs approach. Columnist Bradley Wright-Phillips has shared his picks for the league's top individual honors, with Inter Miami CF forward Leo Messi emerging as his leading MVP candidate. Honorable mentions for the award include Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC and Petar Musa of FC Dallas.