
As the engine of Columbus Crew SC's attack from 2022-2024, Cucho Hérnandez never got the opportunity to be crowned MLS MVP.
Instead, there was his constant rivalry with then-FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, now playing with FC Dallas, and in 2024, he lost out to Lionel Messi, who led Inter Miami CF to an MLS points record of 74 in the regular season.