MLS top scorers 2024: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez & players with the most goals in Major League Soccer this season
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The 2024 MLS campaign kicked off in sublime fashion with all the American sides vying to kickstart their respective campaigns on a high. The extravagant festival of American soccer has produced some jaw-dropping goals and mouth-watering moments as viewers once again brace themselves for a feisty MLS Golden Boot race with Inter Miami reuniting the Barcelona duo of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
The Argentine and Uruguayan duo of Messi and Suarez will be aiming to replicate their days in La Liga and link up once again like their old days. Messi completely transformed Inter Miami since his arrival last term and Suarez’s arrival could create havoc in the league and the two could cause multiple problems for the opposing defence.
While the Inter Miami superstars would garner massive attention this season, 2023 MLS Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga would also be hunting for the glorious prize once again and become only the fifth player in history to capture the award twice.
1Lewis Morgan | New York Red Bulls | 6 goals
Scottish midfielder Lewis Morgan made the switch from Inter Miami to New York Red Bulls as he had a scintillating campaign for The Red Bulls Metro after switching ships.
Morgan thundered 15 goals and three assists in his first season at the NY Red Bulls but followed it with a shambolic campaign as he failed to produce any goal contributions throughout the 2022/23 MLS campaign. The attacking midfielder is now on course to turn around his statistics as he has started the season on a high.
2Cristian Arango | Real Salt Lake | 5 goals
Real Salt Lake acquired Cristian Arango to change their fortunes as the former Pachuca forward proved his worth having played half of the 2023 MLS campaign. But with the Colombian forward having the opportunity to lead the attack throughout the campaign, Arango would be aiming to continue his purple patch in front of goal.
3Luis Suarez | Inter Miami | 5 goals
Luis Suarez, Inter Miami’s landmark signing in 2024, reunited with his former goal-scoring partner as he’ll be vying to replicate his Barcelona days at the Herons.
4Giorgos Giakoumakis | Atlanta United | 5 goals
The Greek striker followed up his impressive goal-scoring tally of 17 goals in the 2023 MLS with another sublime campaign. Joining from Scottish side Celtic, Giorgos Giakoumakis has been a marque addition for the Five Stripes spearheading the American side’s attack and guiding them to crucial victories.
5Dejan Joveljić | LA Galaxy | 5 goals
Dejan Joveljic had a below-par campaign in 2023 in the MLS but the Serbian international has improved significantly this season. The former Frankfurt forward had just nine goal contributions last term and he’ll be vying to change that statistic this season.
6Christian Benteke | DC United | 4 goals
An opening day hat-trick in the 2024 MLS has skyrocketed Christian Benteke‘s stocks as the former Crystal Palace forward continues to create havoc in America’s premier division. The target man is an influential cog in DC United’s forward battery and he’ll be a major source of inspiration for DC United’s success this term.
7Antony | Portland Timbers | 3 goals
Portland Timbers acquired Brazilian prodigy Antony from Arouca in August 2023 and the winger has been a hero this season for the MLS side. A threat in the air, Antony proves his worth on the pitch with his Brazilian flair and flamboyance whenever he’s in charge of the ball.
8Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | 3 goals
Since he arrived in the United States of America, Lionel Messi has added plenty of quality to David Beckham’s Inter Miami. And with La Pulga playing a complete campaign, it’s no surprise to see the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner amongst the top scorer charts in the MLS.
9Cucho Hernandez | Columbus Crew | 2 goals
Cucho Hernandez had a prolific 2023 MLS campaign as the Colombian starlet thundered 21 goals and bagged eight assists last season. The Columbus Crew forward would be aiming to go one step ahead this term as he’ll be looking to win the 2024 Golden Boot Award.
10Dániel Gazdag | Philadelphia Union | 3 goals
Dániel Gazdag had enjoyed two successive MLS campaigns before the 2023/24 season scoring goals in double digits. The Hungarian will now be vying to replicate his heroics once again for the Union.
11Matías Cóccaro | Montreal CF | 3 goals
CF Montreal’s latest addition before the 2024 MLS campaign, Matías Cóccaro has taken the MLS by storm since his arrival. The former Huracan striker is enjoying a scintillating goal-scoring spree in the United States.
12Julián Carranza | Philadelphia Union | 3 goals
Julian Carranza was on the wishlist of every MLS outfit after two staggering campaigns for Philadelphia Union where the Argentine scored 15 and 14 goals, respectively. Carranza would now be aiming to make it three seasons on the bounce with double digits in the MLS.
13Samuel Adeniran | St. Louis City SC | 2 goals
Having netted eight goals last term, Samuel Adeniran is on a mission to better his previous tally as he’s spearheading St. Louis City’s attack once again.
14Teal Bunbury | Nashville SC | 2 goals
Teal Bunbury joined Nashville in December 2021 and the American forward is yet to prove his worth in the MLS. The striker has scored five and three goals, respectively in two of his previous league campaigns and he’ll be looking to score multiple goals this season.
15Carles Gil | New England Revolution | 2 goals
After spending the majority of his career in Spain, Carles Gil was acquired by New England Revolution as the blockbuster midfielder and has been an integral force in the American sides’ engine room. Gil proved his metal last term netting 11 goals and providing eight assists as the midfielder continues to create havoc in the MLS once again.
16Andrés Gómez | Real Salt Lake | 2 goals
Colombian forward Andres Gomez was signed by Real Salt Lake in 2022 after he had 12 goals contributions in his country’s domestic league. Gomez has the opportunity to justify his price tag this season and help the Claret and Cobalt scale new heights.
17Fabian Herbers | Chicago Fire | 2 goals
German winger Fabian Herbers rose through the ranks at Philadelphia before joining Chicago Fire in 2018. Herbers scored just four goals and bagged two assists in MLS last term but he has the perfect opportunity to add to his tally.
18Lorenzo Insigne | Toronto FC | 2 goals
Former Napoli veteran Lorenzo Insigne has enjoyed his time at the MLS since bidding adieu to the Italian heavyweights. The Italian legend has continuously chipped in with crucial goals showing the world that he still has the goalscoring touch he had during his stint at Gli Azzurri.
19Duncan McGuire | Orlando City | 2 goals
USMNT youngster Duncan McGuire contributed 13 goals and three assists last season but the forward was touted to join Blackburn Rovers. But with McGuire’s transfer falling off, the forward would be aiming to continue scoring goals for the Lions.
20Riqui Puig | LA Galaxy | 2 goals
Former Barcelona prodigy Riqui Puig has been a star signing for LA Galaxy since joining from the Catalan heavyweights. Puig had 11 goal contributions last season and the Spaniard will look to replicate his heroics once again.
21Teemu Pukki | Minnesota United | 2 goals
Teemu Pukki created havoc in the Premier League a few years ago but the Finnish international’s goalscoring tally dropped. However, the former Norwich striker’s career turned around since joining Minnesota United, scoring 10 goals last term.
22Robert Taylor | Inter Miami | 2 goals
Robert Taylor has been Inter Miami’s silent hero this campaign as he has the ability to chip in with crucial goals and is a useful asset alongside the superstar pairing of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
