Argentina's Lionel Messi and South Korea's Son Heung-min are among the stars vying for the MLS Cup. Prediction the playoffs' first round.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is one of five finalists for the MLS Most Valuable Player award. Messi is up for the honor with LAFC's Denis Bouanga, San Diego FC's Anders Dreyer, FC Cincinnati's Evander and Nashville SC's Sam Surridge.

Must Inter Miami and Lionel Messi win the MLS Cup championship for this season to be considered a success? Vote now!