Lionel Messi has been a showstopper in MLS but before his arrival, some top players have gotten far ahead on MLS scorers chart this season
It is worth noting that the MLS season is still ongoing, so the top goalscorers list could change significantly in the coming weeks. However, the players listed below have all had impressive seasons so far, and they will be looking to continue their goalscoring form in the second half of the season.
Hany Mukhtar is the current Golden Boot leader, and he is looking to become the first Nashville SC player to win the award. Denis Bouanga and Georgios Giakoumakis are both tied for second place in the Golden Boot race, and they will be pushing Mukhtar for the award in the final weeks of the season.
The other players on the list are all having solid seasons, and they will be looking to help their teams qualify for the playoffs. Luciano Acosta and Alan Pulido are both key players for FC Cincinnati and Sporting Kansas City, respectively, and they will be hoping to lead their teams to deep playoff runs.
Cristian Espinoza has been a breakout star for the San Jose Earthquakes this season, and he is currently one of the most in-form players in the league. Dániel Gazdag and Julián Carranza have formed a deadly partnership for the Philadelphia Union, and they will be looking to continue their goalscoring form in the second half of the season.
Facundo Torres has been a bright spot for Orlando City SC this season, and he is currently tied for fourth in the Golden Boot race. Brian White has been a consistent goalscorer for the Vancouver Whitecaps this season, and he will be hoping to help his team qualify for the playoffs.
The top MLS goalscorers race is still very open, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top at the end of the season.
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hany Mukhtar | Nashville SC | 14 |
| 2 | Denis Bouanga | LAFC | 14 |
| 3 | Georgios Giakoumakis | Atlanta United FC | 14 |
| 4 | Luciano Acosta | FC Cincinnati | 13 |
| 5 | Alan Pulido | Sporting Kansas City | 13 |
| 6 | Cristian Espinoza | San Jose Earthquakes | 12 |
| 7 | Dániel Gazdag | Philadelphia Union | 12 |
| 8 | Julián Carranza | Philadelphia Union | 12 |
| 9 | Facundo Torres | Orlando City SC | 12 |
| 10 | Brian White | Vancouver Whitecaps | 11 |
Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals in 12 appearances for Inter Miami but has only made 4 MLS appearances for the club with only one goal.
