The 2023 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi winner will be known on Decision Day (Oct. 21). With one matchday remaining, who could claim the year-end trophy?
A quick reminder: After goals, assists are the main tiebreaker.
Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|
1. Dénis Bouanga | LAFC | 19g, 7a |
2. Luciano Acosta | FC Cincinnati | 16g, 13a |
T-3. Cucho Hernández | Columbus Crew | 15g, 11a |
T-3. Hany Mukhtar | Nashville SC | 15g, 11a |
5. Brian White | Vancouver Whitecaps | 15g, 5a |
6. Giorgos Giakoumakis | Atlanta United | 15g, 3a |
7. Dániel Gazdag | Philadelphia Union | 14g, 11a |
T-8. Christian Benteke | D.C. United | 14g, 4a |
T-8. Facundo Torres | Orlando City SC | 14g, 4a |
10. Alan Pulido | Sporting Kansas City | 14g, 3a |
- Stats: 19g, 7a
- Next game: Oct. 21 at VAN
- Remaining games: 1
Dénis Bounaga's power and final-third efficiency leads LAFC, building off last year's midsummer arrival that helped spark MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield titles.
- Stats: 16g, 13a
- Next game: Oct. 21 vs. ATL
- Remaining games: 1
It's been a career year for Luciano Acosta, who stands among the driving forces behind FC Cincinnati's Supporters' Shield title.
- Stats: 15g, 11a
- Next game: Oct. 21 vs. MTL
- Remaining games: 1
Cucho Hernández, the Columbus Crew's club-record signing, has surged into the Golden Boot conversation as head coach Wilfried Nancy shapes the squad.
- Stats: 15g, 11a
- Next game: Oct. 21 vs. RBNY
- Remaining games: 1
Hany Mukhtar has cooled off lately for Nashville. But he's also the reigning Golden Boot and the Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner for a reason.
- Stats: 15g, 5a
- Next game: Oct. 21 vs. LAFC
- Remaining games: 1
Brian White has enjoyed a career year for the Vancouver Whitecaps, forming a fearsome partnership up top alongside Ryan Gauld.
- Stats: 15g, 3a
- Next game: Oct. 21 at CIN
- Remaining games: 1
Giorgos Giakoumakis, who arrived in Atlanta last winter as a Designated Player, is the spearhead of an attack that also features Thiago Almada. The Greek international striker is used to winning Golden Boot awards; he's done it in Scotland with Celtic and in the Dutch Eredivisie with VVV-Venlo.
