Can massage therapy help an acl/mcl sprain or tare?

Massage for sprain: Not likely to help. Better to see your physician for treatment options.

Perhaps: Massage may be helpful to deal with any swelling associated with an acl/mcl sprain (which is the same as a tear) and it may help to mobilize inflammatory byproducts and increase blood flow to the injured area. It is not a stand alone treatment and should be part of a more general rehabilitation program that may or may not include surgery if the tear of the acl is severe.