Lionel Messi and Dénis Bouanga are tied in the race for MLS’s Golden Ball with 24 goals apiece, one more goal than Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge. The 2025 winner will be decided on Oct. 11, Decision Day. International duty will keep Messi and Bouanga away when their teams have makeup games.
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