As the 2026 MLS season continues, here's how the Golden Boot presented by Audi race is shaping up.
Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by fewest minutes played.
1
Leo Messi
Forward · Inter Miami CF
- Goals: 21
- Assists: 13
- Minutes played: 2,090
2
Petar Musa
Forward · FC Dallas
- Goals: 18
- Assists: 5
- Minutes played: 1,711
3
Brian White
Forward · Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Goals: 17
- Assists: 2
- Minutes played: 1,993
4
Milan Iloski
Forward · Philadelphia Union
- Goals: 16
- Assists: 6
- Minutes played: 2,185
5
Sam Surridge
Forward · Nashville SC
- Goals: 16
- Assists: 2
- Minutes played: 1,628
6
Nicolas Fernandez
Midfielder · New York City Football Club
- Goals: 15
- Assists: 8
- Minutes played: 2,314
7
Prince Owusu
Forward · CF Montréal
- Goals: 15
- Assists: 5
- Minutes played: 2,036
8
Preston Judd
Forward · San Jose Earthquakes
- Goals: 15
- Assists: 3
- Minutes played: 1,768
9
Denis Bouanga
Forward · Los Angeles Football Club
- Goals: 14
- Assists: 8
- Minutes played: 2,200
10
Guilherme
Forward · Houston Dynamo FC
- Goals: 14
- Assists: 8
- Minutes played: 2,214
On the bubble
- Kevin Denkey, FC Cincinnati - 14g/5a
- Rafael Navarro, St. Louis CITY SC - 14g/5a
- Kelvin Yeboah, Minnesota United FC - 14g/3a
- Tai Baribo, D.C. United - 14g/0a
