Inter Miami star and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is a finalist for the MLS Newcomer of the Year award, the league announced Thursday as it released the shortlists for seven individual honors. Here’s what you need to know:
Alongside Messi, Atlanta United’s Giorgos Giakoumakis and St. Louis City’s Eduard Löwen are also shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year.
Messi debuted for Inter Miami on July 21 at the Leagues Cup and made his MLS debut on Aug. 26.
In six MLS matches, the 36-year-old scored one goal and added two assists.
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