Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wins Goal of the Matchday

Lionel Messi has won the AT&T Goal of the Matchday award for Matchday 24, receiving 77.3% of the fan vote. This marks his fifth Goal of the Matchday honor in 2025. The winning goal was a low free kick he scored for Inter Miami CF against Nashville SC, opening the scoring in their 2-1 victory at Chase Stadium and contributing to his MLS-record fifth consecutive brace.

Evander finished in second place with 15.3% of the vote for his long-range strike, though his team, FC Cincinnati, lost 4-2 to rivals Columbus Crew. David Da Costa came in third place with 4.2% for his clinical finish that gave the Portland Timbers an early lead against St. Louis CITY SC. Martín Ojeda took fourth place with 3.3% for his low free kick that found the near post in Orlando City's 1-1 draw with CF Montréal.

The article concludes by directing readers to view all the nominees.