Messi now has 14 objectives and 14 assists, good for fifth within the MLS Golden Boot introduced by Audi race. To make it much more spectacular, he is compiled these numbers in simply over 1,100 minutes (13 appearances).
With six regular-season video games remaining, the Herons maintain a large lead within the Supporters’ Defend race. They clinched an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs spot in late August and stay on tempo to set a single-season factors file (62 factors; 2.21 ppg).
“As we stated initially, we all know the squad we’ve got, and [winning the Supporters’ Shield] is a aim,” stated Messi. “We’re lifelike and take accountability.
“The reality is that all year long, we had lots of unhealthy luck with accidents. We had been by no means at full energy – attributable to one factor or one other, we had been all the time lacking gamers, however the group all the time pushed ahead. At this time, we’re in first place with an enormous lead, and deservedly so. Hopefully, we are able to end on the high for what it means and for what’s to come back after as nicely.”