Team of the Matchday: Messi Magic, White’s Brilliance Headline MLS Week 15 Heroes

From Lionel Messi’s free-kick magic to Brian White’s record-breaking brace, Week 15 in MLS was all about comeback chaos, late drama, and clutch performances. With stars rising across the league, the Matchday 15 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi features a lineup filled with firepower, resilience, and history-making moments.

Here’s a look at the top performers from a wild weekend across MLS:

Starting XI (3-4-3 formation)

GK: Carlos Coronel (RBNY)
Coronel was unbeatable between the posts, making six saves to preserve a 2-0 shutout at D.C. United. His presence anchored the Red Bulls’ defense and earned him the top goalkeeper spot this week.

DEF: Žan Kolmanič (ATX), Derrick Williams (ATL), Griffin Dorsey (HOU)

• Kolmanič sparked Austin’s 1-1 draw at Minnesota with a clutch overlapping run and low-driven equalizer.

• Williams was everywhere for Atlanta United, delivering a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over Cincinnati.

• Dorsey had a dream outing for Houston, assisting the Dynamo’s first goal and firing home the dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in a 3-3 thriller against San Jose.

MID: Chucky Lozano (SD), Pep Biel (CLT), Mark Delgado (LAFC), Lionel Messi (MIA)

• Messi once again stole headlines, curling in a jaw-dropping free kick to ignite Inter Miami’s comeback from two goals down against Philadelphia, then helping set up the late equalizer in a historic 3-3 draw.

• Lozano scored one of the biggest goals of the week, heading home in the 95th minute to give San Diego FC a 2-1 win over rivals LA Galaxy.

• Delgado kept LAFC alive with a well-timed run and goal that sparked a 2-2 draw at CF Montréal.

• Biel was the engine behind Charlotte FC’s 3-2 win over Columbus, assisting Patrick Agyemang’s opener and netting the winner himself.

FWD: Patrick Agyemang (CLT), Brian White (VAN), Sam Surridge (NSH)

• White cemented his legacy in Vancouver by recording his fourth double-digit scoring season after netting twice in a comeback 3-2 win over RSL.

• Agyemang ended Charlotte’s five-game skid with a pair of goals, showing power and poise in front of net.

• Surridge delivered both goals for Nashville in a 2-1 victory at Toronto, continuing his impressive run of form.

Coach of the Week: Ronny Deila (ATL)

Deila guided Atlanta United to their first win in nearly two months, a commanding 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati on Sunday Night Soccer. With key players stepping up, it was a statement win and possibly a turning point for ATL.

Bench Highlights

• Brad Guzan (ATL) and Michael Boxall (MIN) provided veteran leadership.

• Eduard Atuesta (ORL) and Albert Rusnák (SEA) brought midfield stability.

• Diego Luna (RSL), Wilfried Zaha (CLT), Hannes Wolf (NYC) added attacking flair.

• Preston Judd (SJ) and Tai Baribo (PHI) rounded out the squad with forward depth.

Bottom Line: Week 15 delivered everything MLS fans love — drama, brilliance, and heart. From Messi’s world-class heroics to White’s consistency, these players reminded everyone that no lead is safe and no match is over until the final whistle.