| MLS History |
| MLS 2009 Countries |
United States, Canada |
| MLS Founded |
1993 |
| MLS Divisions |
Eastern and Western |
| MLS 2009 Number of Teams |
15 |
| Domestic Cup(s) |
MLS Cup, U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship |
| International Cup(s) |
CONCACAF
Champions League, Pan-Pacific Championship, SuperLiga |
| Current MLS Cup |
Columbus Crew |
| Current Supporters' Shield |
Columbus Crew |
| Most MLS Cups |
D.C. United (4) |
| Most Supporters' Shields |
D.C. United (4) |
| TV partners |
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Fox Soccer Channel,Fox Sports en, Espanol, TeleFutura, CBC,Rogers Sportsnet, GolTV Canada |
MLS Major Trophy Winners
| MLS Season |
MLS Cup
Playoff and League
Champions |
MLS Supporters' Shield
Regular Season
Champions |
| MLS 2008 |
Columbus Crew |
Columbus Crew |
| MLS 2007 |
Houston Dynamo |
D.C. United |
| MLS 2006 |
Houston Dynamo |
D.C. United |
| MLS 2005 |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
San Jose Earthquakes |
| MLS 2004 |
D.C. United |
Columbus Crew |
| MLS 2003 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
Chicago Fire |
| MLS 2002 |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
| MLS 2001 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
Miami Fusion |
| MLS 2000 |
Kansas City Wizards |
Kansas City Wizards |
| MLS 1999 |
D.C. United |
D.C. United |
| MLS 1998 |
Chicago Fire |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
| MLS 1997 |
D.C. United |
D.C. United |
| MLS 1996 |
D.C. United |
Tampa Bay Mutiny |
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