Overview
- MLS announced the 2025 Best XI on Wednesday, with selections spanning nine clubs and seven countries.
- Messi finished the regular season with 48 goal contributions, one shy of Carlos Vela’s 2019 record, and could become the first back-to-back MVP.
- The XI features forwards Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC), and Messi; midfielders Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Evander (FC Cincinnati), and Cristian Roldan (Seattle); defenders Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver), Alex Freeman (Orlando), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia), and Kai Wagner (Philadelphia); and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota).
- Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps were the only clubs with multiple honorees.
- Notable omissions included Luis Suárez, Son Heung-min, and Thomas Müller, with Suárez recording 10 goals and 10 assists.