MLS has compiled a symbolic team for the season. There was no place for Messi in it

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi was not included in the symbolic team of the American MLS season. The Ballon d'Or winner joined the club from Florida in the summer of 2023.

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Goalkeeper: Roman Burki (St. Louis City);

Defenders: Matt Miazga (Cincinnati), Tim Parker (St Louis City), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville);

Midfielders: Luciano Acosta (Cincinnati), Thiago Almada (Atlanta), Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo), Hani Mukhtar (Nashville), Denis Buanga (Los Angeles);

Forwards: Georgios Iakoumakis (Atlanta), Cucho Hernandez (Columbus Crew).