MLS Golden Boot tracker: Who will win in 2024?

MLSsoccer staff

Five matchdays remain in the 2024 MLS season, continuing a sprint towards the Golden Boot presented by Audi.

D.C. United's Christian Benteke holds the top spot, but Cristian Arango (Real Salt Lake), Denis Bouanga (LAFC) and Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) are all within striking distance.

Every MLS Golden Boot winner

PLAYER	GOALS	ASSISTS
1. Christian Benteke - DC	19	6
2. Cristian Arango - RSL	17	11
3. Denis Bouanga - LAFC	17	9
4. Luis Suárez - MIA	17	6
5. Dániel Gazdag - PHI	15	2
6. Evander - POR	14	18
7. Lionel Messi - MIA	14	14
8. Cucho Hernández - CLB	14	11
9. Jonathan Rodríguez - POR	14	7
10. Felipe Mora - POR	14	6

Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by the player with the fewest minutes played.

Christian Benteke

Forward · D.C. United

Benteke is the focal point in D.C. United's offense, contributing 19g/6a. The former Premier League standout and Belgian international uses his dominant aerial game to torment opposing defenses.

Cristian Arango

Forward · Real Salt Lake

It's been a career year for Arango with 17g/11a. However, the Colombian international hasn't scored since July 6.

Denis Bouanga

Forward · Los Angeles Football Club

Bouanga is hoping to become the first-ever back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner. LAFC's star forward has 17g/9a and is now joined by iconic French striker Olivier Giroud.

Luis Suárez

Forward · Inter Miami CF

Suárez has won a Golden Boot in the Premier League, LaLiga and Eredivisie. Can the legendary Uruguayan striker add an MLS Golden Boot during his first Inter Miami season?

Dániel Gazdag

Midfielder · Philadelphia Union

Gazdag is compiling his third-straight season with double-digit goals (15g/2a). Should Philadelphia sneak into the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, rest assured the Hungarian international will play an important role.

Evander

Midfielder · Portland Timbers

Calls for Evander to win the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award keep growing. Portland's No. 10 and club-record signing has 14g/18a.

Lionel Messi

Forward · Inter Miami CF

Despite playing in just 14 matches, Messi has an astounding 14g/14a for Supporters' Shield-chasing Inter Miami. He's set numerous individual records this season.

Cucho Hernández

Forward · Columbus Crew

Will Cucho be named MVP? The Colombian star has 14g/11a as Columbus seek an MLS Cup repeat.

Jonathan Rodríguez

Forward · Portland Timbers

Alongside Evander and Felipe Mora, Rodríguez forms Portland's attacking trifecta. They've each scored at least 14 goals this season, making the Timbers the first club in MLS history to have three different players reach that mark.

Felipe Mora

Forward · Portland Timbers

Mora is enjoying a career year for Portland with 14 goals. This follows the Chilean international striker being limited by injuries the past two seasons.

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