The 2024 Major League Soccer Golden Boot pres. by Audi race is nearing its conclusion with one more matchday on the cards to determine this year’s top goalscorer.
In an attack-heavy league like MLS, teams tend to prioritize having more quality up front than they do in defense—which makes for exciting Golden Boot races. That’s not to say that several MLS teams don’t have good defenses, but most of the time the attacking talent in the league trumps the defensive end.
MLS is blessed with several of the game’s best-ever goal scorers that played their trade in Europe that are now lighting it up week in and week out in North America. The likes of Christian Benteke, Lionel Messi, Denis Bouanga, Luis Suárez and Cucho Hernández have all found the back of the net plenty of times in 2024 to remain near the top of the Golden Boot standings.
Lionel Messi’s first season in MLS couldn’t have got off to a better start. The 37-year-old ex-PSG player tallied an incredible 10 goals in his first eight league appearances of the season. This includes back-to-back braces against Nashville SC and New England Revolution.
The Herons were cruising in the early stages of the MLS season thanks to consistent brilliant performances from their superstar No. 10.
Reigning Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga has just about done everything in his power to retain the top-scoring award in front of goal for LAFC. The Gabon international is in the form of his life on the west coast as he’s remained fairly consistent throughout the regular season and is four goals off the top spot from D.C. United’s Christian Benteke with 19 strikes.
Columbus Crew’s excellent second season under Wilfried Nancy has been fueled by their talisman Cucho Hernández. The Crew are favorites to hoist MLS Cup in December for a second straight season thanks to the Colombian’s 19 league goals for the Ohio-based club.
Former Crystal Palace and Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is a near-lock to take home the goalscoring crown this season with 23 strikes for D.C. United. Benteke is able to score so many goals thanks to his aerial prowess and ability to bully would-be defenders off the ball in the opposition’s penalty area.
The 33-year-old started the season…
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