​What We Learned: Sargent shines, Musa chases Golden BootBy Joseph LoweryMatchday 24 is in the books.What did we learn? Did the games confirm our priors or change the complexion of the league?Let’s dive into some key takeaways from another weekend of MLS action.1. Josh Sargent shinesSometimes, success doesn’t come right away. Though many in Toronto had hoped that Josh Sargent would transform the Reds’ attack from the jump after joining from Norwich City in one of the richest transfer deals in MLS history, the striker managed just two goals before the FIFA World Cup break.But over the last several games, Sargent has looked exactly like the player Toronto FC had hoped for.With five goal contributions in his last four matches, including a hat trick in Toronto’s 4-4 draw with Chicago Fire FC on Saturday, the 26-year-old is now firing on all cylinders. Against Chicago, Sargent was the most impactful player on the field. A truly well-rounded striker, the US international showed off his composure in tight spaces, his timing in the box, and his long-range threat en route to his three-goal outing:It wasn’t just in front of goal where Sargent dominated, however. With good size and strength, the No. 9 used his body well to create space for Robin Fraser’s team in possession and even proved a threat in transition with his ball carrying. Sargent put in a complete striker’s performance — and that’s exactly what he can be at his best: a complete striker.It certainly looks like we’re seeing the best version of Sargent right now.2. Petar Musa can’t be deniedThere’s still time for shaking and moving in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race. But as things stand right now, it looks an awful lot like a two-horse race. In one lane, we have Lionel Messi, who’s posted 18 goals for Inter Miami this season. In the other lane, we have Petar Musa, who’s scored the same number for FC Dallas.That there is even a two-horse race, though, is something of a surprise.After Messi’s four-goal outburst against CF Montréal on Matchday 23, it looked as if the race for the league’s top-scorer might have come to an end. Not so, it turns out. With his brace to spearhead Dallas’ 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, Musa clawed his way back into the competition to get on level terms with Messi.With his header in the first half, a goal that put Dallas on level terms with the visitors, and the game-winning penalty in second-half stoppage time, Musa once again reminded the viewing public that he shouldn’t be ignored. That FC Dallas were able to keep hold of him amidst his strong league play and his World Cup run with Croatia is monumental to the club’s trophy chances. Sitting fourth in the West, Musa may well keep Dallas in the home playoff positions.And along the way, Musa could end up claiming that Golden Boot.3. There’s life for AtlantaSo much of this season has been a slog for the Five Stripes. Sitting 14th in the Eastern Conference, the