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How Messi's MLS presence has helped MLS MVP-elect Acosta

Luciano Acosta isn't thinking about it. Well, that's not quite true. The thought that he could be Major League Soccer's MVP this season has occurred to him, and why wouldn't it?

The Argentine leads the league in goals with 15 and only three players have more assists than his 13. With FC Cincinnati capturing the Supporters' Shield last weekend, Acosta is the best player on the best team. So yeah: he's considered what it would feel like being MVP once or twice, but it's not the primary goal.

"I'm not going to lie.